I had only vaguely heard that Doris Lessing was the Nobel Laureate named in 2007. This book was sitting on the shelves and I was headed toward a long flight home. So, I picked it up.
It is unbelievable this book was written 50 years ago. The themes of women's liberation, sexual freedoms, and the shifting dynamics between the relationships between men and women remain so true to today. I'm not sure that we've moved much in the last 50 years.
I loved how the different notebooks were used to describe different aspects of her inner life and thoughts. It made for a much richer appreciation for the characters and their experience.
Recommendation: Surprisingly fresh and relevant.
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