I loved this radiant story, for the charged plainness of its voice, deep insight into love and human nature, and the lyrical power of its ending. I'm so happy it won a prize.
A subtle and powerful story, all the more wonderful for its restraint. Very wise about the French. It reminded me in the best way of early Mavis Gallant.
james magruder replied on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 08:52pm
Delightful story--groups of women can be like a snake in the crevice, times ten. I loved the point of view of the two outsiders, actively engaged in their own lives. Engaging and convincing, this story is so thoughtfully wrought.
Merimee Moffitt replied on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 07:55pm
I loved this radiant story, for the charged plainness of its voice, deep insight into love and human nature, and the lyrical power of its ending. I'm so happy it won a prize.
A sensible, strong, and superior woman. And the others . . . so typical. A good story.
A subtle and powerful story, all the more wonderful for its restraint. Very wise about the French. It reminded me in the best way of early Mavis Gallant.
Delightful story--groups of women can be like a snake in the crevice, times ten. I loved the point of view of the two outsiders, actively engaged in their own lives. Engaging and convincing, this story is so thoughtfully wrought.
A riveting story artfully told.