Marguerite Duras
1964
Around 180 pages
Well, this is certainly a more intriguing title than what we got with Herzog, or simply the letter V. This wasn't fantastic, but it still made for a refreshing change of pace.
Lol Stein is engaged at the age of 19 to Michael Richardson (no, not that Michael Richardson). He ends up leaving her for an older woman, proving that the name is cursed with douchebaggery. She bounces back with a musician and has three kids, but she's not exactly over it, and returns to her hometown.
I was hoping there would be a bit more ravishing in this. I thought the point of view was intriguing, but the style was a bit mystical and detached for my taste, particularly when you are dealing with such emotional characters.
We won't have another female author for awhile, so enjoy this while you can!
RATING: ***--
Interesting Facts:
Interesting Facts:
Samuel Beckett regarded first hearing the radio play "The Square" as a significant moment in his life.
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