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Did anyone else think the major theme or "horror" of the book is repressed female (lesbian) sexuality?

Nancy The horror seemed repressed life, a woman who has really lost her life after childhood. Sexuality is certainly a key part of adult life, but female se…moreThe horror seemed repressed life, a woman who has really lost her life after childhood. Sexuality is certainly a key part of adult life, but female sexuality is not equivalent to a lesbian identity. (less)

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Judy Lindow I think a little of both ... female sexuality, lesbian identity ... I think it's pretty fluid when we're younger ... then we forget ... that's why I t ...more
Oct 09, 2019 10:38AM · flag

Ex Libris Animus In this book it sure seems like it is 😆
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