Thanks so much Kate for an insightful article. I look forward to each of your offerings as you continually introduce me to authors and tangents I don't have much exposure to. Keep up the great work.
I read Bad Blood when it first came out: it’s extremely powerful and affecting and has stayed with me. I’ll have to have another look. Her short Carter book is also excellent.
What a shame about the ending of this memoir before the part so useful to your research. I wonder if other documentation - letters etc - are available for that part of her life?
That's an interesting question...I think they have some of her work at our library in the research archives. May well be worth a visit! Thanks for reading 😀
Oh I love when something I'm reading, whether I love the thing or not, leads me to go exploring into something else that's so remarkable! Thanks for sharing!
The initial description of The Truants (which I haven't read) reminded me of Wolitzer's The Interestings.
Wow this is such an interesting insight into Lorna Sage, I’ve never heard of her but it sounds like she led a pretty unconventional life! I’ve read The Truants and I agree, it’s an odd book. I raced through it - and I really enjoyed it - but it definitely tried to do too much. There were so many great themes and characters that could have been developed, but weren’t. I find it fascinating that Weinburg chose someone she admired so much as the central figure of the book - especially considering Lorna Clay’s portrayal in the book. Thank you so much for sharing this insight!
I know, I agree on 'The Truants'. It had such a great premise but seemed to get a bit confused in its intentions. Lorna Sage was quite remarkable considering her upbringing and the age she became a mother. Thank you for reading and commenting! :)
All of this was new to me; I appreciate that! I looked up Women in the House of Fiction. I was able to find a used copy for under $3. I love the themes of your posts and though I havent commented on all I have been reading!
Ah, thank you for saying that, Emily! It's really good to know that the themes I cover are interesting for readers. I hope you enjoy Women in the House of Fiction - and I love a second hand book bargain ; ) Thank you for reading and commenting :)
Thanks so much Kate for an insightful article. I look forward to each of your offerings as you continually introduce me to authors and tangents I don't have much exposure to. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for saying that, Matthew! 😀
As an Agatha fan I feel like I should read this as I am always keen to delve into a bit of Agatha. Really well written post.
Thank you 😊 I really think the Agatha connection is an interesting thread in the book.
Rabbit hole research is such fun :) Thanks Kate. I loved reading about Lorna Sage!
Definitely true! Glad you enjoyed 😀
I read Bad Blood when it first came out: it’s extremely powerful and affecting and has stayed with me. I’ll have to have another look. Her short Carter book is also excellent.
I agree; you can only imagine what more she could have gone on to write. Thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
Thanks for saving me the time of reading 'The Truants' and directing me instead toward Sage!
You're welcome 😀
Amazing how one read leads to another...
What a shame about the ending of this memoir before the part so useful to your research. I wonder if other documentation - letters etc - are available for that part of her life?
I know! I found it all so fascinating.
That's an interesting question...I think they have some of her work at our library in the research archives. May well be worth a visit! Thanks for reading 😀
Detective time 🕵️♀️
Oh I love when something I'm reading, whether I love the thing or not, leads me to go exploring into something else that's so remarkable! Thanks for sharing!
The initial description of The Truants (which I haven't read) reminded me of Wolitzer's The Interestings.
I love it when that happens too, Kathryn! Ooh, I haven't read The Interestings...I shall look into that! Thank you for reading and commenting 😀
Wow this is such an interesting insight into Lorna Sage, I’ve never heard of her but it sounds like she led a pretty unconventional life! I’ve read The Truants and I agree, it’s an odd book. I raced through it - and I really enjoyed it - but it definitely tried to do too much. There were so many great themes and characters that could have been developed, but weren’t. I find it fascinating that Weinburg chose someone she admired so much as the central figure of the book - especially considering Lorna Clay’s portrayal in the book. Thank you so much for sharing this insight!
I know, I agree on 'The Truants'. It had such a great premise but seemed to get a bit confused in its intentions. Lorna Sage was quite remarkable considering her upbringing and the age she became a mother. Thank you for reading and commenting! :)
All of this was new to me; I appreciate that! I looked up Women in the House of Fiction. I was able to find a used copy for under $3. I love the themes of your posts and though I havent commented on all I have been reading!
Ah, thank you for saying that, Emily! It's really good to know that the themes I cover are interesting for readers. I hope you enjoy Women in the House of Fiction - and I love a second hand book bargain ; ) Thank you for reading and commenting :)