unabridgedchick's reviews
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One of my all-time favorite quotes is from this book ('Nothing lasts forever, not a tree, not love, not even a death from violence.') but other than that, I don't recall much about it.

I had mixed feelings when I began the book but by the end, I couldn't put it down. Susannah was actually very engaging, despite her bad life choices, and I found her plight far more moving than I anticipated. The conclusion was very satisfying -- I thought it was going to be a she-had-the-baby-and-lived-happily-ever-after wrap up, and it wasn't.

I thought I'd hate the book upon starting -- the dance marathon murder and the Jazz band were all pretty boring, but once the shell-shocked hermit brother showed up, I think the story turned far more interesting. Reflections on Gallipoli made the story far more dimensional than the books typically are, and I enjoyed seeing Phryne out of her natural habitat.

Unexpectedly enjoyable book. I was anticipating something like Suzanne M. Wolfe's Unveiling (which was awful) but instead, I found the heroine Nora real and appealing. The dual story lines were engrossing and I was equally invested in each plot. The book is nice and meaty, too -- it felt like the author had time to wrap up everything the way she wanted.

This is a complicated, complex book. Written, in part, as a way to lash out a lover, much of the action is obfuscated and hidden. But there is a lyric quality to the narrative, and Barnes' dark imagery conveys intensely what she is feeling.

Louise deSalvo's [b:Conceived with Malice Literature as Revenge in the Lives of Woolf, Lawrence, Barnes, Miller|1433842|Conceived with Malice Literature as Revenge in the Lives of Woolf, Lawrence, Barnes, Miller|Louise DeSalvo|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg|1424383] has a brilliant chapter on this book.

This is a really fun book, lurid and entertaining. Unfortunately, I had to lower the rating because I noted that some of the historical facts about Elizabeth I have been disproved in a number of biographies; I can only imagine how many other inaccuracies there were for the other figures that I am less familiar with.

This delicious volume spans a century of journalistic writing -- all pieces penned by women. Organized into five rather trite categories, the pieces explore war, home life, health, and popular culture. The collection is very American-Brit heavy, as the editors decided to go with pieces that were originally written in English. The articles are just gems -- as is this collection.

A very lovely deck and book set. Many will be familiar with Hrana Janto's art -- it has often graced the covers of PanGaia or SageWoman, and she has had a number of calendars featuring her images. I enjoy Marashinsky's writing and her attitude about spirituality. This deck is wonderful for divination and ritual use.