It's difficult to surmise what Wittkop is exploring as a theme here, perhaps loneliness, the outsider, or just those with a perversion so dark that it cannot be discussed openly. I must admit, the fact that she is a woman also gives the book a unique feel. Maybe it shouldn't but it did. There's always an added salaciousness when such sexual deviancy is in the hands of a woman and, for all I know, that may have been the point she was ultimately making. Hard to say. But the book was very readable and occasionally even reached heights of sincere beauty. An odd little novella.
Very good but approach with (some) caution.
8/10
I love books that are written in a diary style. It's like you're sneaking into something you shouldn't!