A review by cherrie_bluhd
The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy

5.0

This book surprised, astounded, and affected me. I expected to like it, but not nearly as much as I did. It was absolutely and utterly amazing. Deeply personal and yet funny, it has probably everything I want in a book and more. I’ve been trying to read more books by women to uncover the literary histories *know* exist but are neither taught nor widely available. This book emphasizes the exquisite pain of that. I LOVE this book — it is absolutely a work of genius, humor, critical reflection and thought — exactly what I wanted to find women writing. I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to find, however, and wish more people knew its name. Absolutely a joy!