Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for my open and honest review.

I was curious enough about this enough to buy a paper copy of it on amazon so I could better understand what the writer was trying to do here. This is a confusing book. It is neither a reference guide for people who are attempting to understand things about the kink world nor is it very funny. It skirts the line, not riding either side. It is almost as if the author went through and picked out some of the most mundane and most outrageous kinks, (dendrophilia anyone?) to talk about without really saying anything about them that could provide useful info while making some wild psychological claims about the reasoning behind people having specific kinks. Once again not really coming down on the side of factual or of a parody. It was just confusing.

The book itself is cute and put together well, a perfect little purple guide, but I can't recommend it.

The Deviant's Pocket Guide to the Outlandish Sexual Desires Barely Contained in Your Subconscious by Dennis DiClaudio looks at forty of the most unusual sexual proclivities humanity has to offer. Each entry has a list of useful accoutrements, an example fantasy, an amusing look at what it is, the common psychological background behind the manifestation, and important considerations to think about before engaging in said proclivity. Thanks to knowing people into BDSM, some of these were familiar in passing, but most were entirely new and left me shaking my head. Some were entirely too hard for me to fathom. Highly recommended, both for humour value, and trivia value!

***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This book was interesting and well written. Who is deciding what is deviant sex? At one time oral sex was considered deviant sex.

I accidentally deleted the file and was unable to read this title because it had already been archived. I’m basically leaving a neutral review. I’ve gone with 3 stars because it is middle zone; not good or bad.

My apologies to the publishers and the author for my failure to review.

This was definitely an eye-opener! I quite enjoyed the format and learning the trivia contained in this. It would make a great gift for someone who has everything and enjoys all sorts of strange information, though probably not good for your mother-in-law! I'm going to check out the other books by this author.

Thoroughly enjoyed this, although I suspect the people who are into cartoons are probably fuming at being lumped in with the furries!

I love DiClaudio's pocket guides. They are a fun read, and I actually find them quite informative. I always learn something, along with having a good laugh. Some of the desires are almost unbelievable, but truth really is stranger than fiction. I recommend this for anyone looking for a light, fun read.

Pick anything from this barely-safe-for-work book and someone would have issues with it. It snappily, unconvincingly (wow, the author has a BA!!) but enjoyably guides us through all the sexual peccadilloes, fetishes and f**ked-up desires people may want in their sex lives, ranging from a desire to be with amputees, for balloons, or to vomit. I soon skipped reading the introductory scene-setting yucks, before getting to the really yucky stuff of the serious parts from every entry, which include why someone may find this appealing, what concerns it should trigger, and so on. Warmly non-judgemental, and eminently readable (and quotable down the pub, if you have a certain kind of group of friends there), I think the biggest issue I have is that it comes from a publishing house I had always turned to for their children's books. This is NOT one of those. Strangely written as if the only possible reader is male, it loses a mark as a result but is still a success.

I've recently read and reviewed the other two pocket guides by this author, one about unusual medical maladies and the other about mental disorders. I thought having read those two might have prepared me for this book, but I was so wrong! As the title says, this book explores some unusual sexual desires. While these particular likes may be real, the emphasis in this book compared to the other two is definitely on the "humorous" aspect. Each desire lists some items that you might want to use to actualize it, a fantasy scenario, and psychological origins (part of which is usually not serious). There are a few “real” bits of actual information scattered around, but not as much as in the other books. Some of these desires are quite shocking in what the fetish or like actually is, and the author spares nothing in adding more of a creepiness factor. There are definitely some "ick" moments here. This book is not for the faint of heart. I have to say that I didn't enjoy this book, unlike the other pocket guides by this author. I usually try to end my book review on a suggestion about who the book might be for, but I find myself at a loss to define that precisely for this one. I guess the best I can say is that if you have an interest in the topic and don't mind a quirky, "humorous," voyeuristic take on it, you might enjoy this book.

Ive read all 3 of Dennis Diclaudios Pocket Guides. They are all entertaining and amusing. Not to be read if you are easily offended.

You will learn something from them all. They are quite short so easly to read though or just dip into occcasionally!

Thanks to Netgalley and Quatro Publishing for the ARC. My review is my own opinion.

I found this book to be very entertaining and educational. While I am not one to kink shame anyone, it is so hard to believe that some of these are legitimate sexual turn-ons for some people but I guess that is why they are considered "deviant". This was a fun and cringe inducing read.

"If there's one thing you should carry away from this book, it's that one should never underestimate the human sexual appetite."

That's it! That's the book! Fully mindblown, extremely amusing, entertaining, genius and I was NOT ready for this book!

Recommended: Anyone can read this third book in the series. Just make sure you are ready for this.

Love the humor and the insight into some of these sexual desires that some people have, The humor mixed with the insight into each deviance makes for an kind and thoughtful look at each deviance.

I requested this book because I was truly interested in learning about different sexual desires and I was not disappointed one bit! This book was very informative but also had truly hysterical moments. I was highly impressed by the writing in how it was professionally written. They didn't make fun of the desire but explained how it came to be and why we feel this way.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This little book is quite entertaining and yet informative. The wiring of the human mind is forever fascinating.

"The Deviant's Pocket Guide to the Outlandish Sexual Desires Barely Contained in Your Subconscious" is exactly what you would think it is. Not bad writing.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley!

When I saw this and the others by Dennis DiClaudio, i honestly giggled to myself... And I knew right then and there I NEEDED these books.

I was not disappointed by any book he produced in this series.. seriously. the pocket guides are frigging amazing.. and they'd really be the perfect gift for your friends.

This book is hilarious without being judgmental. If you think you've heard of every fetish and sexual practice, you definitely should take a look at this book and challenge the author to teach you something while making you laugh the entire time.

Even the part about clowns.

3.25 outlandish ★★★✩✩
This book is for you if… you are searching for something mildly amusing and informative. It does get a bit bland after a while. You might although in fact discover a weird fetish you feel inclined towards.

⤐Overall.
I was very undecided to whether or not wish for this book on NetGalley. After checking out some reviews on her I thought I might try it and I suppose it was decent enough. This book covers an interesting range of the weirdest fetishes out there. Everey fetish is devided into the sections "useful equipment", "scenario", "What is it","psychological background", "things to consider" and "on a note".

The writing style is down to earth and light, radiating humour and maybe a tad of mocker(?). I was wondering whether some people who feel inclined towards a fetish covered by this book were happy with the way they and their preferences are illustrated.

↠The book is structured as follows.
⤐ Introduction

⤐ PRETTY PAIN
⤐ BODIES, PARTS & FUNCTIONS
⤐ INANIMATE OBJECTS
⤐ FANTASYLAND
⤐ FLORA & FAUNA
⤐ COSTUMES & PLAY

⤐ Appendix
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Writing quality + easy of reading = 4*

pace = 3*

enjoyability = 3*

insightfulness = 3*