When Martha fails at romance once again, she seeks solace from Isis Moonwagon and followers of the ancient matriarchal Goddess, in a novel that examines how men and women differ in their pursuit, and avoidance, of power, sex, and competition. Reprint.
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Review:
“Prose’s satiric vision could not be more sharply focused here, and her powers of observation and deadpan humor never falter.” —The Miami Herald “Prose is sharp with dialogue and detail; her satire is cutting but never cruel.” —People “Acid satire.” —The New York Observer
About the Author:
Francine Prose is the author of numerous highly acclaimed works of fiction, including Household Saints, Primitive People, and Blue Angel. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, GQ, and The Paris Review. She is a contributing editor at Harper's, and she writes regularly on art for The Wall Street Journal. She lives in New York City.
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