The Girls in 3-B by Valerie Taylor

The Girls in 3-B

Valerie Taylor with Lisa Walker, Tania Modleski

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging slow-paced

256 pages | first published 1959

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An honest, explosive novel that turns conventional ideas of 1950s femininity upside down, The Girls in 3-B reveals in page-turning detail the hidden world of mid-century America, showcasing predatory Beatnick men, workplace intrigues, drug halluci...
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Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.42

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