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"Not so much into it as hype would have predicted.
I'm being put off by the underlying sexism of the book. It's understandable because of the time when it was published and also of the era when the story unfolds. But the wedding night scene is pretty much a rape scene, and I'm uncomfortable with the total lack of sympathy for the various female characters." — Nov 24, 2013 07:14AM
"Not so much into it as hype would have predicted.
I'm being put off by the underlying sexism of the book. It's understandable because of the time when it was published and also of the era when the story unfolds. But the wedding night scene is pretty much a rape scene, and I'm uncomfortable with the total lack of sympathy for the various female characters." — Nov 24, 2013 07:14AM
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This is the best book I've read in years.I was vaguely aware of who Lydia Davis was and of her highly respected status in literary circles, but it's only this year I finally got to read her. This book is a collection of several volumes of stories, s ...more "
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Los Angeles Art Weekend is taking place April 2 through April 5. This four day event highlights the best of what LA has to offer in culture–art, perfo ...more
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