Hearty 1-year-old Dora is a high-class escort. She has a list of regular clients who hire her for her discretion and obvious talent. I feel entitled to participate and I love being surrounded by young, beautiful women who inspire my ego.
When Dora’s best friend, Evan, proposes marriage and a new way of life, she hangs up her escort stilettos and prepares to embark on another, safer journey in the world. All she has to do is pretend to be his girlfriend at a friend’s chateau in the south of France. It’s easy, isn’t it?
Dora has many years of experience in the counterfeit business. Every time she walks into a hotel bedroom, she reinvents herself. i have many versions. I’m the person I want to be I am nobody ”
But nothing prepares her for what she is about to experience in a country chateau. Despite recognizing her familiar face, she plays the game and soon her journey becomes her one of uncharted territory and morbid and twisted operations.
Parks is well known for his twisted thrillers and this is no exception. Dora’s story is one of his of hard knocks and limited options, revealing the stigma and attitudes surrounding sex workers. Words such as “whore”, “wanderer”, and “slut” are regularly thrown at Dora, and more often she is said to be “disgusting”. she should stop what she is doing. Now Stop it.
As the story unfolds, we learn more about Dora’s past and what put her in a dangerous situation. Although it is often uncomfortable to read the last secret Not for the faint of heart. Be prepared for toxic masculinity and enabling facilitators.
The bizarre second half is riddled with plot loopholes, but it’s still an addictive read. A lot of surprises will keep you occupied until the last page.
