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I enjoyed one of Maeve Binchy’s books many years ago. I have to read some more of hers.
Yes - "women's fiction" was always looked down upon and classed as low-brow - because it was concerned with family, relationships, children, and women's work. How wrong!
Glad you enjoyed these stories, Diane. I read many of her books way back but really have the urge to revisit them.
"Appeals to women"?? Diane - tell me more. Great review my friend and I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤗🦘🎈
I have not read her for the same reason, Diane, might have to give her a try now.
I love Maeve. Discovered her in my late 20s (many moons ago!) and I am still drawn to her books. She is like a warm cuppa tea for me! ☘️
Laura, you're right Laura. Women's issues aren't considered important enough to be literature.
Antoinette, revisiting her at this point might be a good thing.
Angela, I do think you would enjoy her.
Thanks Mark. Actually, some of the "good guys" in these stories were men.
Diane wrote: "Thanks Mark. Actually, some of the "good guys" in these stories were men."
"Copied and pasted" for possible future use, Diane.
I love short stories, and I’m adding this collection. I had the same idea about Binchy. Glad it’s not true! Terrific review!
Great! She was quite prolific, wasn’t she? 😉
Debbie, she simply knows how to tell a great story.
Pedro, fortunately for her fans, she was!
I always loved her. Some people know how to capture a slice of life, and she was one of them. Glad you got to her, Diane.
Me too Sara, especially since I now have so many to read.
I have overlooked her works for the very same reason as you, Diane. I love a solid short story collection, especially from an author I haven't read yet. Thank you for bringing this one to my attention.
Diane wrote: "Thanks Mark. Actually, some of the "good guys" in these stories were men."
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Yes - "women's fiction" was always looked down upon and classed as low-brow - because it was concerned with family, relationships, children, and women's work. How wrong!
Glad you enjoyed these stories, Diane. I read many of her books way back but really have the urge to revisit them.
"Appeals to women"?? Diane - tell me more. Great review my friend and I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤗🦘🎈
I have not read her for the same reason, Diane, might have to give her a try now.
I love Maeve. Discovered her in my late 20s (many moons ago!) and I am still drawn to her books. She is like a warm cuppa tea for me! ☘️
Laura, you're right Laura. Women's issues aren't considered important enough to be literature.
Antoinette, revisiting her at this point might be a good thing.Angela, I do think you would enjoy her.
Thanks Mark. Actually, some of the "good guys" in these stories were men.
Diane wrote: "Thanks Mark. Actually, some of the "good guys" in these stories were men.""Copied and pasted" for possible future use, Diane.
I love short stories, and I’m adding this collection. I had the same idea about Binchy. Glad it’s not true! Terrific review!
Great! She was quite prolific, wasn’t she? 😉
Debbie, she simply knows how to tell a great story.
Pedro, fortunately for her fans, she was!
I always loved her. Some people know how to capture a slice of life, and she was one of them. Glad you got to her, Diane.
Me too Sara, especially since I now have so many to read.
I have overlooked her works for the very same reason as you, Diane. I love a solid short story collection, especially from an author I haven't read yet. Thank you for bringing this one to my attention.
Diane wrote: "Thanks Mark. Actually, some of the "good guys" in these stories were men."😮😮
