Little tales of Misogyny by Patricia Highsmith My reading for Short Story September got off to a good start with the Highsmith, which also fits in with the RIP xxi challenge. It was first published in German in 1974 and in English in 1977. The edition I read was part of the pocket-sized Penguin 60s Read More
Tag: Misogyny
Two by Irish authors: Lynch and Keegan
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch My first read from the Irish author, Prophet Song is shortlisted for the Booker Prize this year, and I can see why. I was, of course, drawn to its dystopian picture of a society collapsing. It’s not a book to love, but I did find it a compelling read once Read More