caedocyon's review
3.0
I don't know if I can count this one, because I kind of skimmed the first half. Lots of emotional/relationship trauma, but at least most of it is cathartic.
Man oh man, I was not expecting Laura to be the sensible one. She's always been astonishingly stupid. Now that she's not the main character, I guess, it's not her mess and she can be a little smarter about it. I'm intrigued by the little family she and Jack have made, and I want to know how they'll weather the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, the '90s... and what it will be like for their daughter to come to terms with it when she finds out.
Man oh man, I was not expecting Laura to be the sensible one. She's always been astonishingly stupid. Now that she's not the main character, I guess, it's not her mess and she can be a little smarter about it. I'm intrigued by the little family she and Jack have made, and I want to know how they'll weather the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, the '90s... and what it will be like for their daughter to come to terms with it when she finds out.
inthelunaseas's review
4.0
Of all the books about homosexuality/lesbianism, this has to be the most realistic. Despite being written over fifty years ago, it is so much more true to life than books written in the 21st century. Beth can easily be seen as a true person- she only likes her husband as a friend, she hates her children, she is lost within her sexuality. There were certain aspects that I found difficult to swallow, such as Vega holding Beth at gunpoint all night, but beyond that, I really enjoyed it.
I felt Bannon lost her touch when Laura and Beth rekindled. I like that Beth's memory of her was tainted, and that Laura wanted nothing to do with her. I enjoyed that Beth and Laura's romance didn't continue on- with the whole realistic version of the book. Not all romances can be reignited after ten years have past. I'm not sure if I liked Beth moving onto Beebo, but in saying that, their relationship moved a lot slower than I find most lesbian novel relationships do. They took time to know one another, and have a friendship before hopping into the sack.
On that note, I found it strange that Beth would suddenly start drinking and then lose six days in a drunken haze. That felt out of character for me.
Overall, though, a very enjoyable book.
I felt Bannon lost her touch when Laura and Beth rekindled. I like that Beth's memory of her was tainted, and that Laura wanted nothing to do with her. I enjoyed that Beth and Laura's romance didn't continue on- with the whole realistic version of the book. Not all romances can be reignited after ten years have past. I'm not sure if I liked Beth moving onto Beebo, but in saying that, their relationship moved a lot slower than I find most lesbian novel relationships do. They took time to know one another, and have a friendship before hopping into the sack.
On that note, I found it strange that Beth would suddenly start drinking and then lose six days in a drunken haze. That felt out of character for me.
Overall, though, a very enjoyable book.
j_picsacat's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Penúltimo libro de la saga Beebo Brinker. Puro drama lésbico, y definitivamente mi saga pulp favorita. Las storylines y plot twists son dignos de serie de HBO y todavía no entiendo cómo no se ha adaptado a televisión!
Le doy: tres paquetes de cotufas 🍿🍿🍿y todos los arcoíris 🌈🌈🌈🌈
Le doy: tres paquetes de cotufas 🍿🍿🍿y todos los arcoíris 🌈🌈🌈🌈
kitnotmarlowe's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bro why was this actually so good!! it had all the thrill of i am a woman but felt far more mature, and appropriately so. the beginning dragged somewhat, but once we got to new york it picked up and barrelled towards the ending. i can't think of anything coherent to say other than that laura throwing a glass of water in beth's face and doing her best impression of cher in moonstruck (1987) is my favourite thing to happen in the series.
mlebarrow's review
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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