Sleeping W/Enemy
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'Sara slept with the enemy but survived. She was one of the lucky ones. Any woman contemplating leaving a violent relationship would do well to read this book' ERIN PIZZEY She is a stranger in a small... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0425127923
ISBN13:9780425127926
Release Date:February 1991
Publisher:Berkley Publishing Group
Length:314 Pages
Weight:0.41 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 4.2" x 6.9"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Forget the movie and get the book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
In Sleeping With the Enemy Nancy Price is a spell-binding writer who dodges every Hollywood cliché to write a real "suspenser." In the movie Julie Roberts has only one man to run from-but the Sara Burney of the novel has three. Her husband, a controlling martinet, is the first man she must escape, but two other dangerous men wait where Sara tries to hide. They, too, want to make use of her. The boy next door wants sex. The professor next door, like her husband, distrusts women: he wants a servant so he can write his books. But Sara is smart, courageous and lucky. She helps two other women, senses her danger, escapes and covers her tracks. The police won't find a dead man in her front hall. Her happy ending is a true one: she's going back to the house she loves and had to abandon. She dreams of every detail of that house as the book closes (while the professor dreams of a useful wife to the very last word). Sara will have a home for her mother and herself, a home that is safe at last, and her own.
Super look into domestic violence, great characterization
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This was a treat after seeing the movie. A bit different than the movie, but in many ways better because the reader gets to see into the minds and thoughts of Laura/Sara and Martin, as well as Ben. The movie couldn't help but use some of the parts of the book in exact form, such as the breaking of the lights so Sara finds her way home after jumping off the boat. So many women in similar situations will find inspiration in Sara's courage -- and realism in the book, as she almost turns back a few times and almost calls Martin, despite finding him a monster.Sara has obviously been beaten many times and frightened of her husband, stays far longer than she should. But the soul-wrenching part is, she DOES get away, and she's able to live again. Highly recommended for all readers of thrillers and especially people interested in domestic violence.
Absolutely Fabulous
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I saw the movie and I thought it was good. So I decided to find the book. I looked all over the place for it and found it in a used book store. I read and re-read it. I love it!! It is my favorite book. The detail was exquisite. Try to find it, it is a must read. Very realistic. Strong plot. Great ending! (Different from the movie)
Nice girl who get's hit by her husband
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Nice girl who get's hit alot by her husband, she does not blame her husband or anybody for what is happening to her.
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