A series of short stories depicting Del, a young girl growing up in a small rural Canadian town in the 1940's. Definitely an important early example of a feminist novel, hitting themes of sexuality, sexism, and the economic prospects for women in that era. I also enjoyed reading a book set in the 40's that wasn't about World War II, but rather focused on everyday life. It's a good read, if a bit slow, and a bit outdated at this point-it was published in 1971.
Beautiful writing, worth a read for those who enjoy slice-of-life stories.
277 pages
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