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2 weeks ago
Writing

The Abandoners by Begona Gomez Urzaiz review absent mothers

Societal pressures in Spain shape maternal identities, leading some mothers to conceal their true feelings about childcare.
The tension between motherhood and personal ambition is a recurring theme among female writers. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Writing

Other Women by Emma Flint review a gripping dissection of an affair

The novel explores a tragic love triangle set in the post-war era, highlighting societal views on women and the consequences of infidelity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

This month's best paperbacks: Anne Enright, Sarah Bernstein and more

Enright delves into relational complexity in 'The Wren, The Wren' through multiple voices.
Violence in Enright's novels is never heroic, with the real action often between women. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
6 months ago
Books

Black Lamb and Grey Falcon' by Rebecca West: A book that no cultured person should ignore

Rebecca West was a well-respected English writer known for her masterpieces in various genres.
She was a fearless individual who did not hesitate to criticize prominent figures like Tolstoy and Strindberg. [ more ]
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