A review by lilsoliver
The Girls in 3b by Valerie Taylor, Tania Modleski
4.0
This book was absolutely amazing. I cannot believe I have not heard of it before. This book is a lesbian pulp fiction novel written in the 1950s about three girls: Annice, Pat, and Barby, navigating their new life in New York City. Each girl has her own journey that explores the difficulties and expectations of women in the 50s.
My favorite plotline was most definitely Barby's, as it made the book diverged from the normal expectations of a lesbian pulp fiction novel. Usually, the lesbian characters either die or both end up with men. In this story, Barby and her lover Illene end up together and probably have the most satisfying happy ending out of the three girls.
It is great to see a novel with queer representation, especially in the 50s!!! This book is extremely ahead of its time, and I'm surprised it is not more popular.
My favorite plotline was most definitely Barby's, as it made the book diverged from the normal expectations of a lesbian pulp fiction novel. Usually, the lesbian characters either die or both end up with men. In this story, Barby and her lover Illene end up together and probably have the most satisfying happy ending out of the three girls.
It is great to see a novel with queer representation, especially in the 50s!!! This book is extremely ahead of its time, and I'm surprised it is not more popular.