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Times of Our Lives
“Growing old is not for Sissies…”
Set against the backdrop of OWL Haven, Australia’s first exclusively lesbian retirement community, an irreverent cast of residents share their lives, hopes and dreams together.
At 65, Meg Sullivan is very clear about what and who she wants in life. Despite a string of lovers Meg’s first loyalty has always been to her best friend, Allie Richards. After reading about OWL Haven in a magazine, she knows the lesbian retirement village would be perfect for them both.
Allie Richards has shared the best part of her life with Meg. For over forty years they’ve traveled the world, and love and trust each other completely. Moving to OWL is perfect, as a new group of friends join their comfortable circle of two.
After her last relationship ended, Sparrow Hopkins was left with a broken heart. Quietly resigned to being alone for the rest of her life Sparrow discovers a feisty, vibrant group of women who are not afraid to take chances. Despite her promise to never fall in love again, life, as she is to find out, has other plans.
Pat and Bella have been together for nearly fifty years. To them OWL represents the secure and loving community they rarely experienced in the homophobic Sydney of the 60’s. But life is never simple, and safety is sometimes elusive as they face their own personal challenges.
Daphne Williams has always been a loner. Despite her preconceptions of retirement villages she discovers peace and happiness at OWL Haven. However, when her tightly controlled world goes into freefall, Daphne has to make a major decision. Does she keep control or open up a new world of joy and hope.
Through laughter, tears, and joy these woman prove that no matter what your age, you’re never too old to fall in love.
Set against the backdrop of OWL Haven, Australia’s first exclusively lesbian retirement community, an irreverent cast of residents share their lives, hopes and dreams together.
At 65, Meg Sullivan is very clear about what and who she wants in life. Despite a string of lovers Meg’s first loyalty has always been to her best friend, Allie Richards. After reading about OWL Haven in a magazine, she knows the lesbian retirement village would be perfect for them both.
Allie Richards has shared the best part of her life with Meg. For over forty years they’ve traveled the world, and love and trust each other completely. Moving to OWL is perfect, as a new group of friends join their comfortable circle of two.
After her last relationship ended, Sparrow Hopkins was left with a broken heart. Quietly resigned to being alone for the rest of her life Sparrow discovers a feisty, vibrant group of women who are not afraid to take chances. Despite her promise to never fall in love again, life, as she is to find out, has other plans.
Pat and Bella have been together for nearly fifty years. To them OWL represents the secure and loving community they rarely experienced in the homophobic Sydney of the 60’s. But life is never simple, and safety is sometimes elusive as they face their own personal challenges.
Daphne Williams has always been a loner. Despite her preconceptions of retirement villages she discovers peace and happiness at OWL Haven. However, when her tightly controlled world goes into freefall, Daphne has to make a major decision. Does she keep control or open up a new world of joy and hope.
Through laughter, tears, and joy these woman prove that no matter what your age, you’re never too old to fall in love.
266 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2015
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About the author
Jane Waterton
1 book5 followersAs a daughter of a bookseller, Jane’s love of books was actively encouraged from a very early age. In her early twenties she wrote poetry and song lyrics, but at the age of 45, after a very funny lunch with friends, an idea germinated for her first full length novel.
Although originally from Sydney, Jane has for the past six years, lived and worked in a small remote town in the red desert region of Western Australia with her partner and fur family. Here she dreams of eventually retiring to the coast and writing full time. (from the publisher’s website)
Although originally from Sydney, Jane has for the past six years, lived and worked in a small remote town in the red desert region of Western Australia with her partner and fur family. Here she dreams of eventually retiring to the coast and writing full time. (from the publisher’s website)
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February 6, 2016
This was a complex story of a group of lesbians who have moved into a lesbian retirement village. Individual units allows for individuals and couples, and for many, the opportunity to be safely out of the closet. Set in Australia, the book follows a group of friends who have moved into the village.
Waterton gives us a diverse range of lesbian characters, from Daphne, who was in the military, to Allie, a chef who used to own a 5 star restaurant in Sydney. The friendships between the women are strong, so it gives Waterton the opportunity to explore some more difficult topics, some of which revolve around aging. The group of friends, some partnered, and some single, allows Waterton to give us new love, a changing dynamic of old friends, and the difficulties of being partnered for a long time when one of the women gets sick.
There is little sense of plotting here, as the book really focuses on the characters and how they are interacting with each other. I did enjoy the book, but the lack of focus on one set of characters, and no driving plot made the book feel a loose. I liked all the characters, and most were given enough depth to feel they were more than 2-dimensional. However, the book was just a bit too easy to put down, and not pick up again. I wonder if the large number of characters, and the lack of any sense of a driving plotline made it less engaging for me as a reader. This may be a book which appeals to older lesbians.
Waterton gives us a diverse range of lesbian characters, from Daphne, who was in the military, to Allie, a chef who used to own a 5 star restaurant in Sydney. The friendships between the women are strong, so it gives Waterton the opportunity to explore some more difficult topics, some of which revolve around aging. The group of friends, some partnered, and some single, allows Waterton to give us new love, a changing dynamic of old friends, and the difficulties of being partnered for a long time when one of the women gets sick.
There is little sense of plotting here, as the book really focuses on the characters and how they are interacting with each other. I did enjoy the book, but the lack of focus on one set of characters, and no driving plot made the book feel a loose. I liked all the characters, and most were given enough depth to feel they were more than 2-dimensional. However, the book was just a bit too easy to put down, and not pick up again. I wonder if the large number of characters, and the lack of any sense of a driving plotline made it less engaging for me as a reader. This may be a book which appeals to older lesbians.
May 31, 2016
These friends were all adorable together, had each others backs (even when they didn’t want them to) and made me laugh with their antics throughout. A sweet story about women in the twilight of their lives, and I’m glad I read it. Those of you I’ve heard complaining about the lack of romance storylines for women of a certain age, pick this one up as there’s plenty to warm your heart cockles.
Full review over at C-Spot Reviews
Full review over at C-Spot Reviews
February 24, 2016
A funny fantastic read!
This is how to enjoy your retirement to the fullest. A hilarious picture of the best years of our lives. It just really make you laugh. The women were so authentic, it felt like they were my friends. This is not about growing old and doing nothing. No, it's about redefining lives, beginning of a new adventure, dealing with insecurities, friendships are tested, a bond between women, falling in love, happiness, sadness , love devotion and a lot of laughing. I fell in love with Leslie, the comedian, Daphne, Sparrow, Meg, Allie, Pat, Bella and all the other women. This is how I want it for myself, a happy retirement in a wonderful place surrounded by all lesbian women. It was very engagingly written and full of little pearls. There was nothing disappointing. It was an unique fantastic read. My first book by Jane Waterton and wow, I'm impressed by this author.
This is how to enjoy your retirement to the fullest. A hilarious picture of the best years of our lives. It just really make you laugh. The women were so authentic, it felt like they were my friends. This is not about growing old and doing nothing. No, it's about redefining lives, beginning of a new adventure, dealing with insecurities, friendships are tested, a bond between women, falling in love, happiness, sadness , love devotion and a lot of laughing. I fell in love with Leslie, the comedian, Daphne, Sparrow, Meg, Allie, Pat, Bella and all the other women. This is how I want it for myself, a happy retirement in a wonderful place surrounded by all lesbian women. It was very engagingly written and full of little pearls. There was nothing disappointing. It was an unique fantastic read. My first book by Jane Waterton and wow, I'm impressed by this author.
December 6, 2020
Wow what a story and so different compared to most of what I’ve read during the last years. I was intrigued that it was a story with older women and that there were several of them. First I thought I might have difficulties to keep in mind every character, but Jane Waterton built the story up in way I had no problems. I loved all the characters and their own story. But also the kind of friendship they had together. It was so beautifully written. There were moments I had to cry, but a few moments later I smiled again. Not to forget laughed out loud several times. Some scenes were just hilarious and I‘m thinking of going to a Tupperware party myself. lol
I‘m so happy I came across this book and hope we get to see more by Jane soon. We definitely need more books like this one and I highly recommend it.
I‘m so happy I came across this book and hope we get to see more by Jane soon. We definitely need more books like this one and I highly recommend it.
May 18, 2017
I rec'd a copy of this book from Ylva in exchange for an honest review. The setting is a retirement village for lesbians and the ups and downs of a group of mature women. There is romance, humour and some angst, all nicely handled by Ms. Waterton. I feel, however, that the storyline would have benefited from having less characters. Still, it was an enjoyable read. 3.5 stars.
December 17, 2015
Wateron weaves an expansive story centered on a retirement community for older, wiser lesbians. Her characters are well formed. This is a great first novel that shows the depth of the lesbian community and portrays OWLs as three dimensional individuals who have passion, depth and so much life left within their souls. It's a good read for all women but especially "women of a certain age!"
Enjoy
Enjoy
February 24, 2018
This is a book about friendship, growing old, love, falling in love later in live and coming together from different lives. All of the characters have different live experiences but end up together at Owl’s Haven. It is nicely written but it felt like there was a lack of focus. It felt a little lose with no real plot other than following the different characters.
I received an ARC from Ylva.
I received an ARC from Ylva.
did-not-finish
February 6, 2023DNF’d at 71% because I just can’t do it.
Firstly, I received a copy of this book from Ylva Publishing through NetGalley, and I would like to thank the publishers for accepting my request. This is an honest review.
Secondly, I would like to acknowledge straight off the bat that I am a different person than I was when I requested this book. Back then I thought I was a cis lesbian and that Lesfic would be my jam - it turns out that I am not a cis lesbian and have little in common with them, despite a shared orientation. I also have never met a Lesfic book I’ve actually liked. I hoped that this would be The One, but it unfortunately wasn't.
I found it incredibly hard to believe that any of these women are retiring age, given that they all have the emotional maturity of a 15 year old boy stifled by toxic masculinity. Every single time a character didn’t tell another character something, the second character took it personally, like they weren’t trusted. Because clearly someone else’s actions regarding their own health or emotions means you aren’t worthy of trust and they don’t really like you and your entire friendship has been a lie.
Babe. Unstick yourself from the centre of the universe.
(Louise & Caro and Pat & Bella are excluded from this. They were believable as adults and had functional relationships. I liked them. Everyone else? No.)
This is not only the author’s first published work but the first book she’s ever written, and as such the writing is frequently unpolished and unsophisticated in ways that should have been combed out by her editor, but weren’t. In the beginning the only places any exposition happened was in conversation between two characters which was very cringe to read. The book was frequently overwritten. And see again: the characters acting like schoolchildren about their feelings instead of grown women, which seems to be a common occurrence in the Lesfic I’ve had the displeasure of reading. (Is it some kind of wish fulfilment for cis women to read about adult women who are not emotionally mature? Baffling.)
I have fanfic beta readers who wouldn’t let me get away with lesser writing sins than these. And yes, this is an eARC and not the published edition, but I doubt fundamental issues such as emotionally immature characters would change drastically between an ARC and the final version.
Also please, authors, internalise the fact that no one at all says “damn” as much as you think your characters should. A kindle search revealed 44 uses of “damn” in this book. It seemed like 4400.
There’s potential for Jane Waterton to write really funny, engaging novels. I enjoy that she wants to write about older women, who seem sorely neglected in all kinds of fiction. However, I think that to reach that potential she needs a much sterner editor than the one she has, and much more practice.
Anyway. These are all me problems, purely subjective, but the conclusion is the same. I just didn’t like this book, and couldn’t be bothered to slog through the last 29% because once Pat and Bella sorted out their legitimate and very well dealt with issues, I didn’t care about anyone else’s silly emotional problems.
CW: character with cancer, character has heart attack/major heart surgery, non-communication up the wazoo.
Firstly, I received a copy of this book from Ylva Publishing through NetGalley, and I would like to thank the publishers for accepting my request. This is an honest review.
Secondly, I would like to acknowledge straight off the bat that I am a different person than I was when I requested this book. Back then I thought I was a cis lesbian and that Lesfic would be my jam - it turns out that I am not a cis lesbian and have little in common with them, despite a shared orientation. I also have never met a Lesfic book I’ve actually liked. I hoped that this would be The One, but it unfortunately wasn't.
I found it incredibly hard to believe that any of these women are retiring age, given that they all have the emotional maturity of a 15 year old boy stifled by toxic masculinity. Every single time a character didn’t tell another character something, the second character took it personally, like they weren’t trusted. Because clearly someone else’s actions regarding their own health or emotions means you aren’t worthy of trust and they don’t really like you and your entire friendship has been a lie.
Babe. Unstick yourself from the centre of the universe.
(Louise & Caro and Pat & Bella are excluded from this. They were believable as adults and had functional relationships. I liked them. Everyone else? No.)
This is not only the author’s first published work but the first book she’s ever written, and as such the writing is frequently unpolished and unsophisticated in ways that should have been combed out by her editor, but weren’t. In the beginning the only places any exposition happened was in conversation between two characters which was very cringe to read. The book was frequently overwritten. And see again: the characters acting like schoolchildren about their feelings instead of grown women, which seems to be a common occurrence in the Lesfic I’ve had the displeasure of reading. (Is it some kind of wish fulfilment for cis women to read about adult women who are not emotionally mature? Baffling.)
I have fanfic beta readers who wouldn’t let me get away with lesser writing sins than these. And yes, this is an eARC and not the published edition, but I doubt fundamental issues such as emotionally immature characters would change drastically between an ARC and the final version.
Also please, authors, internalise the fact that no one at all says “damn” as much as you think your characters should. A kindle search revealed 44 uses of “damn” in this book. It seemed like 4400.
There’s potential for Jane Waterton to write really funny, engaging novels. I enjoy that she wants to write about older women, who seem sorely neglected in all kinds of fiction. However, I think that to reach that potential she needs a much sterner editor than the one she has, and much more practice.
Anyway. These are all me problems, purely subjective, but the conclusion is the same. I just didn’t like this book, and couldn’t be bothered to slog through the last 29% because once Pat and Bella sorted out their legitimate and very well dealt with issues, I didn’t care about anyone else’s silly emotional problems.
CW: character with cancer, character has heart attack/major heart surgery, non-communication up the wazoo.
August 12, 2021
I picked this book up for the sole reason of it taking place in a retirement community. I don’t often find books that portray older women, and I was instantly intrigued, especially since it wasn’t focused on just one couple.
In Australia there is OWL Haven. OWL stands for Older Wiser Lesbians and it’s a retirement community made entirely of lesbians. It was created to give them a safe space where they could be themselves without worry. Meg and Allie have been friends for 40 years and they are each other’s first priority. Pat and Bella have been in a relationship for almost 50 years even when they had to keep it hidden. Sparrow has avoided relationships after her last heartbreak. Daphne’s a loner who starts to lose control of that after moving to OWL.
This book was absolutely excellent and there’s a lot to love, but the best part is the characters. These women are fun and embody the idea of “aging with grace”. I was so invested in all of these characters and their relationships. These characters have flaws, but they also have a support system to help them with their issues. Also, I want any and all of these women as my grandmother. Just…family goals.
Something I really appreciated was Sparrow and Daphne. Daphne is ex-military while Sparrow likes to knit. I know that it’s my own preconception, but I originally thought that Daphne would be the more feminine one and Sparrow would be more butch. It was a nice twist, at least to me.
One of the things that I really enjoyed about this author is that she didn’t shy away from the intimacy between these characters. A lot of people have the mindset that once someone hits a certain age, intimacy just ends. Waterton did a really good job at showing intimacy between these characters and making it clear that these characters still maintain a sex drive despite age. It’s refreshing and amazing. I loved that these characters clearly loved each other and wanted each other and that they weren’t ashamed of it or too old for it.
I will admit that I was worried during several parts of this book. Not in a bad way, but some of these women have medical issues. None of it felt forced, all of it was either pre-established or necessary to help move the story along. Even if it wasn’t forced, I still spent time being tense and worried that something was going to happen to one of these women.
I thought that this book was absolutely wonderful and I'll likely read it again. There's not a whole lot of drama and most of it is resolved easily. I especially loved that it featured a group of people I don't often get to read about.
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In Australia there is OWL Haven. OWL stands for Older Wiser Lesbians and it’s a retirement community made entirely of lesbians. It was created to give them a safe space where they could be themselves without worry. Meg and Allie have been friends for 40 years and they are each other’s first priority. Pat and Bella have been in a relationship for almost 50 years even when they had to keep it hidden. Sparrow has avoided relationships after her last heartbreak. Daphne’s a loner who starts to lose control of that after moving to OWL.
This book was absolutely excellent and there’s a lot to love, but the best part is the characters. These women are fun and embody the idea of “aging with grace”. I was so invested in all of these characters and their relationships. These characters have flaws, but they also have a support system to help them with their issues. Also, I want any and all of these women as my grandmother. Just…family goals.
Something I really appreciated was Sparrow and Daphne. Daphne is ex-military while Sparrow likes to knit. I know that it’s my own preconception, but I originally thought that Daphne would be the more feminine one and Sparrow would be more butch. It was a nice twist, at least to me.
One of the things that I really enjoyed about this author is that she didn’t shy away from the intimacy between these characters. A lot of people have the mindset that once someone hits a certain age, intimacy just ends. Waterton did a really good job at showing intimacy between these characters and making it clear that these characters still maintain a sex drive despite age. It’s refreshing and amazing. I loved that these characters clearly loved each other and wanted each other and that they weren’t ashamed of it or too old for it.
I will admit that I was worried during several parts of this book. Not in a bad way, but some of these women have medical issues. None of it felt forced, all of it was either pre-established or necessary to help move the story along. Even if it wasn’t forced, I still spent time being tense and worried that something was going to happen to one of these women.
I thought that this book was absolutely wonderful and I'll likely read it again. There's not a whole lot of drama and most of it is resolved easily. I especially loved that it featured a group of people I don't often get to read about.
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March 5, 2018
Hilarious antics of senior lesbians in Australia
OWL Haven retirement village sounds like a fabulous place for lesbians to live out their golden years in Australia. The residents don’t let their age dictate limitations in how they live their lives. Some of their antics are laugh out loud hilarious including one that takes place during a Tupperware demonstration. All thru the book I laughed cried and cared about these characters. The snippets they reveal about coming out, falling in love, navigating relationships and careers in homophobic times in their younger years are an excellent reminder of how strong and determined they needed to be in order to survive and even thrive in that kind of hostile environment. They are inspiring and refreshing to read along with the strong friendships and other relationships they have with their neighbours in OWL Haven; these are women who care about each other, have each other’s backs in times of need, and know how to have a good time. Witnessing all of that in the book was an absolute pleasure.
I only wish there was a way for the back stories alluded to to be expanded on or for there to be a follow up story or series of short stories to reconnect with these characters again outside of this book. It was tough to let them all go by the end of the final chapter. There is a bit of Aussie slang in the story but nothing too mysterious for Non-Aussie readers.
If you’re wanting to read great characters who have led colorful and exciting lives, are still having the time of their lives in their later years, and who will make you laugh and cry in equal measure, give this one a read. I hope the author revisits these characters at some point and that she also writes more stories about other characters in the future; she knows how to tell an entertaining and engaging story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
OWL Haven retirement village sounds like a fabulous place for lesbians to live out their golden years in Australia. The residents don’t let their age dictate limitations in how they live their lives. Some of their antics are laugh out loud hilarious including one that takes place during a Tupperware demonstration. All thru the book I laughed cried and cared about these characters. The snippets they reveal about coming out, falling in love, navigating relationships and careers in homophobic times in their younger years are an excellent reminder of how strong and determined they needed to be in order to survive and even thrive in that kind of hostile environment. They are inspiring and refreshing to read along with the strong friendships and other relationships they have with their neighbours in OWL Haven; these are women who care about each other, have each other’s backs in times of need, and know how to have a good time. Witnessing all of that in the book was an absolute pleasure.
I only wish there was a way for the back stories alluded to to be expanded on or for there to be a follow up story or series of short stories to reconnect with these characters again outside of this book. It was tough to let them all go by the end of the final chapter. There is a bit of Aussie slang in the story but nothing too mysterious for Non-Aussie readers.
If you’re wanting to read great characters who have led colorful and exciting lives, are still having the time of their lives in their later years, and who will make you laugh and cry in equal measure, give this one a read. I hope the author revisits these characters at some point and that she also writes more stories about other characters in the future; she knows how to tell an entertaining and engaging story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
April 11, 2023
Being of a ‘certain’ age this book rang true for me in a number of ways and the journeys these ladies had been on to get to this point in their lives and the obstacles they encountered to live their true lives resonated. The characters were well rounded and engaging and the individual stories brought out a lot of emotions and a number of times I caught myself smiling at some of the antics in the book.
If only there were havens like this readily available!!
I will be looking out for more books by Jane Waterton.
If only there were havens like this readily available!!
I will be looking out for more books by Jane Waterton.
January 31, 2022
Good fun read with nice romance.
April 23, 2025
absolutely brilliant.
November 23, 2015
This is the first novel I've read about 'older' lesbians. And I really liked how this part was handled. Every women has experienced different things due to her queerness and the reader gets to read a little about those experiences. Sadly only a little.
The main problem I had with Times of our Lives were too many characters. I couldn't really say which characters were the main ones. Every character has her own story and every story is more or less equal to the others. So I had no chance to really invest myself in one relationship.
At first I had the feeling that Daphne and her partner were the 'sex-couple', because I read a lot about their sex life - although without a lot of details. Then suddenly the other couples started having sex, too. I'm not sure if that maybe was just too much for this story?
Anyway. I would have liked this book as a series more. You know, each book focusses on one pairing and the other relaionships are on the side? The characters were great, so I wouldn't have minded reading more about them.
But it's still a very funny book. I especially enjoyed the tupperware scene and I'm not sure if I can ever use tupperware products without thinking of it.
Trigger warning: Cancer
Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy by Yvla-Verlag in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
The main problem I had with Times of our Lives were too many characters. I couldn't really say which characters were the main ones. Every character has her own story and every story is more or less equal to the others. So I had no chance to really invest myself in one relationship.
At first I had the feeling that Daphne and her partner were the 'sex-couple', because I read a lot about their sex life - although without a lot of details. Then suddenly the other couples started having sex, too. I'm not sure if that maybe was just too much for this story?
Anyway. I would have liked this book as a series more. You know, each book focusses on one pairing and the other relaionships are on the side? The characters were great, so I wouldn't have minded reading more about them.
But it's still a very funny book. I especially enjoyed the tupperware scene and I'm not sure if I can ever use tupperware products without thinking of it.
Trigger warning: Cancer
Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy by Yvla-Verlag in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
December 28, 2015
Many of us in the lesbian community who "came of age" so to speak in the 1980s, devoured all of the books published by the now-defunct Naiad Press. The novels published by Naiad were among the first to depict our lives positively, and for me personally, gave me hope that there was a place for me in the world. The novels showed lesbians falling in love, coming out to their families, becoming activists in the communities - in short, moving ourselves and our world further down the path of both self-acceptance and societal change.
Now, we are all older, and lo and behold, along comes a novel - "Times of Our Lives" - that picks up where the Naiad books left off, give or take a decade or two. The characters are now in OWL Haven, their own retirement village -- living, loving, laughing, and crying with each other. We lesbians have always been good at building a sense of community, and Jane Waterton captures this perfectly. You will love and care about the characters. And, I must add, that in the love scenes - of which there are several - there is plenty of steam emanating from the pages. :)
My only regret about this novel and the retirement village is that there do not seem to be pets allowed. I mean, come on! Lesbians without cats and dogs?! I'm starting a petition for OWL Haven to change that for the sequel. :)
Now, we are all older, and lo and behold, along comes a novel - "Times of Our Lives" - that picks up where the Naiad books left off, give or take a decade or two. The characters are now in OWL Haven, their own retirement village -- living, loving, laughing, and crying with each other. We lesbians have always been good at building a sense of community, and Jane Waterton captures this perfectly. You will love and care about the characters. And, I must add, that in the love scenes - of which there are several - there is plenty of steam emanating from the pages. :)
My only regret about this novel and the retirement village is that there do not seem to be pets allowed. I mean, come on! Lesbians without cats and dogs?! I'm starting a petition for OWL Haven to change that for the sequel. :)
May 8, 2016
I was sent this book by Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
Quite a unique book telling the tale of a group of retired lesbians living in a secluded environment. There was certainly no shortage of different characters, humorous, serious, deep, a whole spectrum of lesbian humanity lived here.
The novel narrated the tale of a selection of these characters in a pleasant and very readable way. The back drop of their living arrangement was a wonderful concept and the author narrated their lives in a very coherent way.
However I found myself unable to bond with any of the many characters and found the whole situation rather too idyllic. All those lesbians living in the same area and no discord, a little unlikely, to my mind. I did love the idea it promoted and if such a place exists it would certainly get my vote.
I would have like a little more credibility and drama. However it was a pleasant book and at times very humorous, the scene with the Tupperware and the chicken was hilarious and had me laughing out loud.
December 27, 2016
I loved this book.
WOW! What an incredible beautiful book. The characters and the setting are wonderful. Mature women coming together in love and friendship. Absolutely excellent.
WOW! What an incredible beautiful book. The characters and the setting are wonderful. Mature women coming together in love and friendship. Absolutely excellent.
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