The 1970s is not a period I've read much about in U.S. historical fiction, so that was interesting to me, especially reading the descriptions/discussions of political protests and debates in the 1970s and seeing what still rings true in today's social climate. I typically enjoy books that provide multiple perspectives (this one has three: Virginia, her daughter, and a college student), but this time I was more interested in the secondary characters. I would have loved to read the story from the perspectives of the Gang of Four, especially Louise, and maybe Elodie.

I anticipate many criticisms of this book will include the fact that the characters were mostly privileged white people, which might seem a little tone-deaf in a book about political unrest during our current time of political unrest, but it is about sexism in 1970s New England academia, so.... it's something to consider, but not worth writing off the whole book (IMHO). Overall, some parts resonated with me while reading, but I don't think it will be a story that stays with me.

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.