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This book reminded me of all the things I loved about being an English major. The small seminar classes where we debated our love for Charlotte versus Anne versus Emily, our hatred of Dora Copperfield and about how Peyton Place was more than just a scandalous piece of literature but meant to make a point about the role of women and the options open to them at the time. I have always been drawn to the women in my books and if I cannot relate, I often find them lacking in some way. Blackmore remin
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Conversational and fun in style, made me want to reread some of my favorites all over again! Loved this book- would be a fantastic companion to a book club. It has definitely lengthened my reading list, as I want to be sure to read the few authors within this collection that I've missed!
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This is a fun, fast, must-read for fans and students of women's fiction!
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A lovely book. Well thought out. Well researched. Is the kind of book you zip through and want to share with your best girlfriends. Would work well for a book club discussion - plenty of substance to sink your teeth into.
It's a good starting point for someone who wants to dive deeper into what makes their favorite heroines and their authors tick.
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