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How does this book (Excellent Women) compare to Pym's first book Some Tame Gazelle? They seem quite similar but I have not read both....

Shelley Diamond Since no one responded to my question, I had to read both books. The answer is that Some Tame Gazelle, which was written first, is not as interesting …moreSince no one responded to my question, I had to read both books. The answer is that Some Tame Gazelle, which was written first, is not as interesting as Excellent Women, which has a more well-developed plot and shows some needed contrast between the characters. The first book seems like a first draft of the later book, which I much preferred. (less)

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Have just finished reading her Quartet in Autumn and found the experience rather frustrating (see more in my review, which is rather concise). Would you recommend me trying EW, or another novel by this author? Is is just (one of) her weakest novel(s)? Or is it a pym Pym? I am particularly interested in the opinion of those familiar wirh the Quartet.

Beth This is a late reply, but I just read Quartet in Autumn and am currently reading Excellent Women -- I really liked Quartet in Autumn but was baffled b…moreThis is a late reply, but I just read Quartet in Autumn and am currently reading Excellent Women -- I really liked Quartet in Autumn but was baffled by reviewers saying it is a funny book. It is very well written and very engaging, but it is quite sad. Not overwhelmingly bleak, but tinged throughout with sadness. And I am a big fan of British humor, so it was even more baffling- it didn't seem like it was just humor Americans wouldn't get. Excellent Women, on the other hand, is very funny, much to my relief! And much lighter. I'd give both five stars, but for different reasons. (less)

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What time period is this in? And what location?

Plateresca Post-war London, but it feels like a village.

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