I read Fifth Child before I thought of myself as a writer. I hadn't thought about it for decades.Now I remember it as being exceptionally dark. I will read Eleanor's essay after I re-read the book. I'm sure my reaction to it will be different this time.
Thank you for this enlightening essay, Eleanor. Lessing's modern classic The Golden Notebook sits on my bookshelf but now I have to check The Fifth Child as well.
I read Fifth Child before I thought of myself as a writer. I hadn't thought about it for decades.Now I remember it as being exceptionally dark. I will read Eleanor's essay after I re-read the book. I'm sure my reaction to it will be different this time.
Compelling.
What a riveting reflection on Lessing! Must revisit 'The Fifth Child' to see it anew.
Thank you for this enlightening essay, Eleanor. Lessing's modern classic The Golden Notebook sits on my bookshelf but now I have to check The Fifth Child as well.
Hah, I can feel this same fire in Fallout...getting close to just saying what you want to say and having the skillset to do that.
Loved this Eleanor! Chapter 3 tomorrow, can't wait....
What a testimonial! All that in 35,000 words. I’m sold! Thanks, Eleanor.