Some Girls: My Life in a Harem Audiobook

" Fascinating details about life in Brunei from a not so fascinating writer. I have a love-hate relationship with memoirs in general. "

" Not one of the best bio's I've read. "

" so strange but it could happen. "

" The story is "okay" not that fascinating or thrilling. I found it boring after 4-5 chapters. The plot is too slow and the language is hard to understand. I don't get why she came back to the harem. I like the cover though. "

" Interesting look at the sex trade here and abroad. It is difficult at times to be sympathetic with the character, but then again we all make decisions that make us less sympathetic. "

" Not that well-written and lacks focus, but some entertaining bits and pieces. Wouldn't have picked it up to read normally, but the library's selection of available ebooks is small. "

" Well apart from the cash and jewels and shopping sprees, it wasn't quite jaw-dropping as the teaser says - though maybe I'm jaded - but it was an interesting read, and better written than I'd expected. It's a bit more coming-of-age, searching for personal truth than my taste really. "

" Interesting book. I hate to be judgemental but it seems as though writing the book is just another transaction of the same kind. Pretty well written though. "

" I was entertained but would not rave about the book. I could not relate to the main character but it was interesting to read about her experiences. "

" Stupid - but I couldn't put it down. Ridiculous story, claims to be factual but doubtful. Her "insights" into why a nice educated girl from a middle class Jewish family would fly off to be part of Sultan of Brunei's harem are very unsophisticated and unreal. But I read it! "

" It was ok ... I expected much more from this book . The end it was better but still too much left behind. "

" Blah....not very captivating and ended up having no empathy for the author. Expected more. "

" This book really developed momentum as it went on. In addition to sharing fascinating, outlandish story, Lauren is also a talented writer and very self-aware. "

" Not very interesting; it mainly served to remind me how insane some girls are, and to be glad I'm not one of them. "

" As literature, it was fair, but the story was intriguing. "

" A quick read. But interesting topic... A smart girl trades her goal of becoming an actress to become a Sultan's "concubine", but inevitable fares much better off in the end. "

" It makes me sad that I did not like this book but I did not like it. Try [Book: Whip Smart] instead. "

" Exciting, surprising, risque, but also very real. I really enjoyed this latest book club selection. Jillian's style of writing is fresh, funny and relatable. "

" Thought it was fictional for the first half of the book, until Jill moves out of the harem and things start getting a little boring. It's interesting, if not as entertainingly told as fiction might have been. "

" It was a nice book to read! I was wishing for something between her and the prince...but I liked it anyways. "

" It was a nice book to read! I was wishing for something between her and the prince...but I liked it anyways. "

" This is such a good book and absolutely fascinating, a definite page turner!!!! "

" Jillian draws you in with a great story. I was surprised at how critically she was able to look at her own life and actions. Thanks Jillian for sharing yourself in such a personal way with your readers. "

" Engaging page turner that had me begging for more. What an extraordinary story, with lively characters and a wonderful narrative. "

" Interesting story. I enjoyed it. My only complaint would be that parts of the story seemed like they were glazed over and that the meat of it was left out. "

" very interesting in a very wierd way. i question her motive but... "

" there are so many threads to this story, but what an intricately weave it is. the sex work aspect of the story really takes backseat to lauren's search for herself. it reads a bit like chick lit, but mostly it's a well-written memoir. "