I loved this one. It reads like it should've been true. Sad and real at the same time.
This is one of those books where you can't go: 'don't worry, remember it's just a story', because it's actually true. I am amazed at the resilience of women who lived through those times and circumstances. It certainly puts your own problems into perspective.
This one was OK- a little too romantic for my tastes, but quite readable.
This is an anthology, and like most anthologies there's one or two excellent stories and one or two crap stories and the rest are mediocre, but readable. I was bitterly disappointed by Donna Tartts' half page effort. I mean, really, after The Secret History? C'mon, Donna, you can do better than that.
I thought I'd better read this as I never had before, but I couldn't even finish it. It bored me to tears.
I liked this. Light irreverent dyke humour. I'd like to read her first one, Lesbomania
I kinda liked this, even though it was a bit depressing. I wasn't so keen on the ending, but I don't know how else she could have done it. It was beautifully written and the characters were brilliant, especially Hugo! I believe there's a movie of it.
*Finally* I read this! I've had it for years but never got around to actually reading it. And I love a good fantasy novel to take you away from the bills, work, kids, etc… the mundane-ness of life. It's not Tolkien, of course, but what is?
Mmmmmm! What can I say: I really liked this book, and I'd like to thank my sister for being so thoughtful in her choice of Chrissy presents for me. I think I will have to go find the 1996 one, too! If you like dykes, and like erotica, go get it! *Grin*
Another anthology with a bit of a difference. Apparently, it's a way for the publisher to showcase new work- just the first chapter from each book. I like the idea. It seems a little better than 'short stories' 'cos you know there's more where that came from… I found 8 out of the 21 chapters that I would really like to go & buy. I think a visit to a second hand bookshop is in order!
I have never read any of his work before and I quite liked it. It's always a bit of a buzz reading an Australian author, especially when they mention places that you know or have been to. I love when you discover a 'new' author that you really enjoy. I must look out for some more of his work.
I bought this in a second hand shop, on the strength of some of her short stories I have read (I don't remember where) I really enjoyed it's simplicity- I found myself looking forward to getting into bed at night. As usual, the good ones are short and it only lasted a couple of days!
This was OK…. A little 'out there' in parts when my mind wandered a bit, but otherwise quite a interesting and readable first novel by a (I am assuming) lesbian author. I wonder if she's written others? This one was published in '78.
I just love Doris Lessing!!! I am going to have to go on a second hand bookshop hunt for more of her work. This book is a brilliant collection of short stories that left me unsatisfied. I want more. Highly recommended!
I don't know if I really enjoyed this book, but I felt compelled to read it, even though it annoyed me in parts! I liked Fifty-minute hour better.
I loved it! And yes, I know all the female characters are somewhat less intelligent than the main male character, but it was bloody funny! I loved Zig Zag Street, too, which I believe is being made into a movie.
OK, it was written in 1938, but I really liked this one too! Nice cover, too!
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