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Editorial Review

One of these days, readers are going to notice that lesbian fiction has moved far beyond the dour, correct, and clumsy scribblings that graced--or failed to grace--the lesbian-feminist journals of the '70s and '80s. In this fresh and impressive collection, Terry Wolverton and Robert Drake (editors of the recent Read more

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Reviews (2)

Terrific anthology for any book collection
I bought this book because one of the stories was written by the outstanding Jane Rule.
A groundbreaking brilliant engaging anthology
The twenty-eight stories in this 1980 anthology include writers whose names are today familiar to most readers: Dorothy Allison, Audre Lorde, Jewelle Gomez, Elizabeth Lynn, Jane Rule, etc.But those names were not well known when Elly Bulkin created this incredibly valuable book.As wonderful as most of the stories are, and they really are wonderful, the introduction Bulkin wrote (27 pages long)is worth the price of the book.It is a brilliant work of scholarly recovery, literary history, and the very best kind of analysis. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Against the spare landscape of new lesbian fiction, the stories in Read more

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A good work of fiction
I really liked the stories in this book, especially the first one, "Salt Water," and "Suit of Leather," one of the rewritten fairy tales.Most of the stories are quite sad, dealing with the loss of love or two people never really coming together, such as "SaltWater."That held-back emotions and isolation are represented throughthe figure of the German woman in this story is perhaps a bit of cliche,but the ways in which the American woman learns about loneliness as a partof life and partially changes her outlook on relationships though thisencounter still comes across as convincing. "Suit of Leather,"then, is much more upbeat and romantic.All the stories taken together, Iwould say that they represent the many painful and wonderful facets of loverelationships, which the author presents in a profound and touching way.

A mix of good and boring stories
There are nine stories in this book, ranging from only a few pages long to over 100.The title story is the longest; in my opinion it was longer than it needed to be.The story is about a woman's infatuation with a Germanpainter, but I found myself wondering what exactly attracted her to thiswoman so much.I was never sure what was going on in the relationship. Maybe that was intentional, though -- maybe the confusion is the point. Theshorter stories in parts 2 and 3 were better, I thought.Part two covereda range of themes, from domestic abuse in "We Didn't See It", tothe generation gap and disillusionment in "Archaeology".Personally, I think Part 3, with the rewritten fairy tales, was the bestpart of the book.The earlier stories, especially the first, seemed kindof drawn out and the characters never changed.If you've heard the oldsaying that the two kinds of endings are "realize" and"fails-to-realize", most of these are the latter.The charactersnever seem to grow or change. ... Read more

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A lesbian romance with a bit of an edge!
Looking for a book about "coming out" as a lesbian, as an artist? Excellent book
This is an excellent book.It has well drawn characters who draw you into the story.It tells a different kind of story that keeps you reading until the end.The end is a little rushed, but the book overall is a terrific read.

Superb!
I enjoyed all the desciptions of the Hamptons.I felt like I'd really been there.Also I felt like I was living in New York City, but away from the glamor that tourists know. I could really sympathize with Jodi as she was trying to find her true feelings personally and professionally.Having suffered so much as an artist, it was interesting to follow her journey. ... Read more

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Reviews (48)

it doesn't even deserve a star
This book was terrible!Masturbating with a state of the virgin Mary??The constant references to the "honey pot" and what's with the old lady in the hospital??
excellent
This is the most exciting sensual book I've ever read. It's a turn on with every turn of the page.

hormonaly delicious
I haven't been turned on so fast and for such a long period of time as I was when I first began reading Eve Locke's The Hooker and the Nun, it IS fantasticly raunchy and its descriptive areas are real, I've never felt so close to a sexual situation as when I read and study, believe it or not I really dote on every word, I just can't say enough about this writer and her talented style of giving us what we have been waiting for for such a long time, I love her. ... Read more

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Reviews (23)

my kind of sexual entertainment
She, Eve Locke certainly knows how to tell it the way it happens, her descriptions are as close to the actual deed as being there. You don't need any pictures, and I feel as though I'm being included in the lewd festivities. I love it, it's easy to read and the feeling that I get during the time I'm reading is unexplainable, I'll read her novels till I die she's so good.

woman to woman its the very best
I'm a lesbian and I love reading as many novels about my lifestyle as I can, many are just kid stuff, but the Lesbian her virgin and Ocracoke Island is as close to me and my lover as a person can get. Its a real turnon from the very first pages, the author is showing talent, style and courage to describe all the raunchiness she fills her novels with, We love it and we're fans for life.Eve Locke should be immortilized and she deserves saint-hood.And she tells it like it is.

perfectly detailed in her sexuality
I'm a lesbian now but before I read this novel I was teetering on the edge and after reading her detailed descriptions I've discovered this new style of loving is so very enjoyale and pleasing. I suggest every one read her work she's a delight to have around, even if your lifestyle is straight the exciting sexual pleasures desribed in this book should be enjoyed by everyone. ... Read more

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