A review by a_copp
The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy

funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

For readers of LA Woman by Eve Babitz and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. 

I hate to be this person, but I often find myself forgetting that women in the 50s could have wit and be free. This book was so funny, I found myself reading lines out to my boyfriend each time I sat down with it.