Nin

by Cass Dalglish

Fiction. NIN is a mystical, mythical, magical fable set in the high-tech, modern-day world of air travel, telephones, computers, and the World Wide Web. Nin Creed is a feminist poet embarking upon a quixotic journey to recover the lost writings of her late mother, a scholar and linguist, who died the day she was born. Traveling from Minnesota to Israel in search of her mother's life and work, Nin finds herself accompanied upon her pilgramage by a few of the legions of women writers who lived and wrote centuries ago and whose work, too, was lost to future generations of writers and readers. NIN reassures us that women's literary lineage is vital and unbroken. As we follow the heroine's search for her mother, we discover with her a host of spiritual mothers eager to befriend and empower us. They ask only that we be equally imaginative and daring -- Diane Wolkstein.

Genres: Fiction

302 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

Reviews

[Paul Long · Rating 3 out of 5]

A strange, mystical tale involving women talking with and about ancient writers, myths, and texts.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little mystical, a lot historical. I enjoyed this although I spent a good portion of it wishing I'd paid more attention in history classes. Beautifully written, well-developed characters. Very playful book -- gave me a very beautiful picture of where they were with her wonderful descriptions. Recommended to me by a friend and I recommend it to others!

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nin gave me the opportunity to explore subjects I had been unfamiliar with. History of women in mythology, philosophy. I liked the use of fantasy to bring these various women, from various time periods, to life. It opened a new view of many wolds for me.

[Caleb Werness · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible book! The plot is very dull and prolonged. Likes climax and easily loses the attention of the audiece. The content of the story is ridiculous. Do not recommend, very dull, very feminist.

[Rebecca Baranowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

The feminist mysticism was a bit much for me.