A Glass of Blessings
|
|
|
A Glass of Blessings
by Authors:
Barbara Pym
Released: November, 1981
ISBN: 0060805501
Mass Market Paperback
Sales Rank: 492809
|
List price:
$3.95
Our price:
(You save: $3.95)
|
|
|
|
| Book > A Glass of Blessings > Customer Reviews: |
|
|
|
|
Average Customer Rating: 
A Glass of Blessings >
Customer Review #1:
A most enjoyable Book
Jilly Cooper says that Barbara Pyms books remind her "of what is true.....about English life". In the case of A Glass of blessings, this refers to a very small, but significant part of 1950s English life in the 1950s, and Barbara Pym portrays it beautifully. Her characterisation is excellent, as are her descriptions. She must have been a very observant woman. To say that she is snobbish is unfair. She portrayed her part of the world as she saw it. And note that the very implicit sexual backdrop never has to be referred to explicitly at all.Whetehr the fifties were "better" than now is open to doubt: but if you want a picture of a small part of 1950s England, then this is an enjoyable way to find it.
A Glass of Blessings >
Customer Review #2:
A Staggeringly Amusing Comic Novel
This is the most entertaining book I have read in a long time. I happened upon the Barbara Pym web page and there was a page of quotations from her novels that were very amusing, kind of off-the-wall. Usually, humor from another era seems very tame or just doesnt hold up. I looked for a copy of one of her books and came across an old paperback copy of this one at the public library. The perceptions of the lead character, Wilmet Forsyth, a 33 year old childless married woman with a lot of free time on her hands, make up the book. I could describe some of the events in the book which involve men she finds attractive and men who find her attractive, church functions, a homosexual relationship, etc. but I wont bother. Sex is never overtly mentioned or contemplated by Wilmet in this book. The portrayal of a gay couple in England in the 1950s fascinated me. Wilmet is so cautious and careful in her observations even though she is opinionated. I was happy she wasnt harsh toward these gay characters even though she is heavily involved in her church. Wilmet is not a really deep thinker, but shes funny and kind. Anyway, its a fun book you should seek out.
|
|
A Glass of Blessings >
Related Products
|
|
|
|