![]() ![]() Here’s one observation I particularly enjoyed about a party that Sally has been dragged to: Almost every page could be a showcase of this writing, it’s so consistently good. One would hardly know that it was written in the 1950’s (and maybe even barely know that it was set in the 1950’s except that they’re sending telegrams instead of emails to each other.) The writing is sharp and funny, especially in its observations of people and situations. Or also, Sally will be naive or self-centered and then have a breakthrough or flash of insight that endears her to the reader.Īs I said, the voice in this book is incredible. For instance, there will be a moment where Sally is in the grip of high emotion over something, and then the next day or so, that feeling will have dissipated thanks to time’s effect on perspective. She is nothing like me but I can identify with her because Elaine Dundy knows how to convey the undercurrent of universality in her protagonist’s story. Sally Jay Gorce is a fascinating character. I adored the spirited, fresh voice of this book. ![]() The book follows her in her adventures which include among other things: a lost passport, a film about a bullfighter, and a number of men. After graduating college, and as a gift from a rich relative, she takes off for Paris ready to take on the world. Sally Jay Gorce has wanted to see and experience the world since she was twelve. ![]() From: Public Library (Interlibrary loan!) ![]()
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