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She imagines two women who have lived together for forty years. Their eyes haze over and they stare somewhat blankly when the other speaks, not because they are bored, but because they love each other too much. And one must begin to say good-bye, sometime.

I try to leave Lola for a man who loves me, who will support me, whose children I will have. A farmhouse in Vermont. My own studio. A simple life. "Maybe there could be a sheep or a goat!" I cry, overexcited. But I can't go. I'm afraid. There are fascists there.

Mother of god I had forgotten how good Maso was.

you can tell how my year is going as to how early i break out this book

carole maso you beautiful genius

back on my bullshit

Reading slumps are real! But I will finish this within the week, that is my one goal 😭

The writing style is so unique but feels so similar

omg omg where has this book been all my life

FINALLY SOME GOOD OLD FASHIONED DYKERY

now time for an actually good book. palate cleanser