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A review by disneydaughter
High Wages by Dorothy Whipple
5.0
It feels like I'm being overly generous with my ratings recently, but I've had a really good year with my book choices!
This is my first Persephone book (which I picked at random in their lovely shop in London), as well as the first Dorothy Whipple novel I've read. Set on the cusp of WW1, it's a charming story of a shop girl making her own way as a business woman. It was quiet and subtle, but shouldn't be underestimated as a good feminist text, with some really interesting nods towards societal changes.
I think this might be one of my favourite books this year. I've ordered some more Whipple, as it looks like this might be one of her lesser known books. I would encourage everyone to check out Persephone publishers. They specialise in printing books by lesser known female authors from the mid 20th century; there's sure to be some overlooked classics.
This is my first Persephone book (which I picked at random in their lovely shop in London), as well as the first Dorothy Whipple novel I've read. Set on the cusp of WW1, it's a charming story of a shop girl making her own way as a business woman. It was quiet and subtle, but shouldn't be underestimated as a good feminist text, with some really interesting nods towards societal changes.
I think this might be one of my favourite books this year. I've ordered some more Whipple, as it looks like this might be one of her lesser known books. I would encourage everyone to check out Persephone publishers. They specialise in printing books by lesser known female authors from the mid 20th century; there's sure to be some overlooked classics.