"set in 50s, follows a life from Africa to the Communist party : feminism, sexuality, politics, professionalism, infirmity, fidelity, alienation, idelogies. purchase it forthwith..."
"not ALL about women, but gorgeously written. sylvia plath is goddess. i do believe i prefer these short stories to the Bell Jar (but obviously read her poems too). "I talk to God but the sky is empty""
"pure escapism. intricate and fascinating depictions of women - self-deception, fantasy, corruption... all intensely opinionated and captivating. for the romantics amongst us"