I think the difference in response to Ashley's book vs. Sasha's retirement is that while Sasha always took herself far too seriously, Ashley never did. Basically, Sasha is a deluded, pretentious, pseudo-intellectual snob and Ashely is a self-aware whore. Sasha talked about exploring sexuality and existentialism and Ashley talked about dealing with cock cheese. Both were fine whores but I think I'd rather have a beer with and a sloppy blow job from Ashley.