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A review by duiel
The Friendly Young Ladies by Mary Renault
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Pros: Mary Renault is a wonderful writer and brings life into a segment of society that was fun to read about - that is, a bunch of bisexual polyamorous bohemians living in London in the 1930’s. The characters are flawed but lovable.
Cons: the ending, which Renault herself seemed to dislike in her afterward. For such a lighthearted book it was ambiguous and sad.
Cons: the ending, which Renault herself seemed to dislike in her afterward. For such a lighthearted book it was ambiguous and sad.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Lesbophobia
There is a racial slur with is used as an adjective but not about actual people of color. I’m a bit surprised this was never revised in later editions because it has such little bearing on the book.