A review by eupomene
The Joys of Love by Madeleine L'Engle

3.0

A never-published expanded short story written by my favorite author in her earlier days. One can see why it was not published. Compared to her other work it's really not all that well done. There are moments and flashes of her mature writing, and some names and experiences that L'Engle fans will catch, rather like inside jokes -- those are fun (such as the actress named Sarah Courtmont), but truly this is only for the major fan. Theater folks might enjoy it too, as it is a tale of summer stock and will ring true, based as it is on L'Engle's on experiences in the theater.
Still, I grieve for a lost favorite author and it was wonderful to have this to look forward to.