Reviews

Wayward Girls & Wicked Women: An Anthology of Subversive Stories, by Angela Carter, Rocky Gamez, Suniti Namjoshi, Jane Bowles, Bessie Head, Frances Towers, Leonora Carrington, Djuna Barnes, Luo Shu, Colette, Grace Paley, Elizabeth Jolley, Vernon Lee, Andrée Chedid, Ama Ata Aidoo, Jamaica Kincaid, Katherine Mansfield, George Egerton

yourfriendtorie's review against another edition

5.0

There is so much to love about this book. Angela Carter is the editor, so you know she picked some good ones. There are no idealized interpretations of women here, and Leonora Carrington's hilarious "The Debutante" is included, which is probably my most favorite story ever.

cazxxx's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

3.0

saff10's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ellsoquent's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

tamarasaurusrex's review against another edition

5.0

This is a fabulous collection of stories and vignettes, funny and sparkling and full of life and regret (and wickedness). Truly, every one of them is gold.

beccaattiffanys's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

aligeorge's review against another edition

4.0

This is guid.

sarahreadsaverylot's review against another edition

4.0

If I had a time machine, I would go back and give Angela Carter a big wet kiss.
This collection is an inspiration to readers and to women.

ltwardwriter's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

bronnyb's review against another edition

This book certainly had more misses than hits for me. My favourite by a long shot was The Plums by Ama Ata Aidoo, but I also enjoyed Violet by Frances Towers, The Last Crop by Elizabeth Jolley, and The Debutante by Lenora Carrington