Official Review: Behind Closed Doors (1) by A.L. Smith

Akangela1 · Post by **Akangela1** » 02 Oct 2015, 18:07

Thanks guys!!!!!

Heidi M Simone · Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 04 Oct 2015, 15:00

This is such an amazing and well-written review! Nice work, bookowlie! I'm absolutely adding this to my to-read list!!

Congratulations in writing such a great review, and to the author for writing such a captivating story!

Post by **bookowlie** » 04 Oct 2015, 23:27

Thanks! I agree that the author deserves applause for her storytelling.

Tanaya · Post by **Tanaya** » 08 Oct 2015, 08:35

Wow, fantastic review! I would totally read this book. It sounds dark and compelling.

Post by **bookowlie** » 08 Oct 2015, 18:09

Thanks! The book isn't really dark, even though the subject matter is harsh. There is something uplifting up about it. The story is told in a matter-of-fact way and the women find ways to cope and move on.

debo9967 · Post by **debo9967** » 08 Oct 2015, 22:26

Brilliant review, as always! The book is surely an engaging read. Congratulations to the author!
Oh, and congratulations @bookowlie, our new 'Member of the Month'

Cee-Jay Aurinko · Post by **Cee-Jay Aurinko** » 09 Oct 2015, 00:26

This is an excellent review Bookowlie. Well done well done well done. This Alex character really has me interested in reading the book. Wonder how long she keeps and if the moment will finally come when it hits her.

Post by **bookowlie** » 09 Oct 2015, 09:46

Thanks! All of the main characters are interesting, and flawed, in their own way.

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debo9967 wrote:Brilliant review, as always! The book is surely an engaging read. Congratulations to the author!
Oh, and congratulations @bookowlie, our new 'Member of the Month'

Thanks for the kind words. As for the author, I agree that she deserves to be recognized! This is the second book that I've read and reviewed by this author. Both were engrossing reads.

ALynnPowers · Post by **ALynnPowers** » 09 Oct 2015, 10:08

I have seen good things about this book on Facebook already!!!

Post by **bookowlie** » 09 Oct 2015, 10:30

ALynnPowers wrote:I have seen good things about this book on Facebook already!!!

That's nice to hear! The only thing I wish the author would have done is create a separate title/subtitle for each installment, instead of Behind Closed Doors 1 and Behind Closed Doors 2.

LivreAmour217 · Post by **LivreAmour217** » 09 Oct 2015, 11:03

Great review! I have to admit that I normally shy away from these kinds of stories (I get upset by all kinds of child abuse pretty easily), but it sounds like the author approached the topic in a realistic, yet sensitive, manner. I may have to read this one!!!

Post by **bookowlie** » 09 Oct 2015, 16:02

Thanks! The topic is handled in a sort of "off-camera" way...something that happened in the past and is referring to in a matter-of-fact way. There are no graphic sex scenes, erotic language, etc.

Eric Morris · Post by **Eric Morris** » 12 Oct 2015, 12:51

bookowlie wrote:I do have to warn you...the topics explored in both books are harsh. The first book (the topic discussed here) deals with the effects of childhood sexual abuse by a relative. The second book deals with familial sex trafficking. That being said, there are almost no graphic sex scenes and the subject matter is handled with great sensitivity.

You have twice mentioned the absence of graphic or explicit sex scenes in this book. That is one of the most important factors to me when looking at reading a book like this. I understand that there is a market for erotica, but it's not my cup of tea and I loathe being bombarded by it when I try a new author. My thanks to this author for keeping the story real and not filling the pages with sexual narrative. Also to bookowlie for a great review!!

B3cca 3ll3r · Post by **B3cca 3ll3r** » 12 Oct 2015, 12:55

Wonderful review! This sounds like a great book, I won't be reading it personally, I will definitely recommend it to anybody I think will be interested!

Post by **bookowlie** » 12 Oct 2015, 13:06

B3cca 3ll3r wrote:Wonderful review! This sounds like a great book, I won't be reading it personally, I will definitely recommend it to anybody I think will be interested!

Thanks! By the way, I love the quote shown on your avatar.

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jacnthabox wrote:
bookowlie wrote:I do have to warn you...the topics explored in both books are harsh. The first book (the topic discussed here) deals with the effects of childhood sexual abuse by a relative. The second book deals with familial sex trafficking. That being said, there are almost no graphic sex scenes and the subject matter is handled with great sensitivity.
You have twice mentioned the absence of graphic or explicit sex scenes in this book. That is one of the most important factors to me when looking at reading a book like this. I understand that there is a market for erotica, but it's not my cup of tea and I loathe being bombarded by it when I try a new author. My thanks to this author for keeping the story real and not filling the pages with sexual narrative. Also to bookowlie for a great review!!

Thanks. I also don't like being hit over the head with graphic sex scenes, particularly when it involves child sexual abuse.