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This is an old novel, first in print in 1987. Interesting occupations and professions and character traits pique curiosity. After almost twenty years, it stands the test of time, and is still one of the very best written in this category. The standard is girl meets girl, falls or tries to resist falling in love, discovers obstacles both very real and those also somewhat whimsical, eventually overcoming and getting the girl of her dreams in the end, with just the right blend of romance, sensuality, and sex to keep the pages turning.
Point of view is first person, as the protagonist looks back fondly, sometimes painfully, and tells her own love story. Basically, a love story is a love story. First, the writing is exceptionally fine. I'll say it again: very fine writing, great good humor, and this novel stands up to the passage of time. Next, there is more humor here than one would expect. Which would make it one of the first of a new genre, lesbian romance fiction.
This book is unique in many respects. It reads like an old, dear friend. Tired of reading the same plot, again and again. Settings in unusual locales help stir interest.
It's the kind of book that can make you lost when you are done because you don't know what to do without those characters in your life. It's the story of a woman (Bobby) discovering herself through relationships (with women). When I read the first chapter of this book at a half price bookstore I had to have it. This book is so real, it's unbelievable.
Cotrell gets it EXACTLY right. I mean Ms. The first chapter held me fast and never let me go. I carried this book around in my purse for weeks after I finished it simply because I could not let it go. I think I have read it cover to cover at least 3 times and every single time I would sit there nodding up and down at certain parts.
Lots o luv-Jonny *My favorite chapter was Fishlips, *Favorite use of an uncommon word "invegle" *Favorite lesbian rescue (you'll have to read it) *Favorite bathtub scene *Favorite lesbian novelist.Georgia.Don't miss this book.
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