Pages for Her

Sylvia Brownrigg

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rekindling of past affair

complex characters

impactful writing style

deep emotional currents

female relationships

contemporary romantic fiction

existential reflections

personal growth

short impactful chapters

varied pacing

college to contemporary setting

women's conference at yale

nuanced themes of love and identity

"Pages for Her" by Sylvia Brownrigg is a sequel that follows the main characters Flannery and Anne 20 years after the events of the first book. The story delves into the complexities of their lives, their past relationships, and the rekindling of their connection at a women's conference at Yale. The writing style is described as sparse yet impactful, with chapters being short but filled with depth and meaning.

Characters:

The characters are multifaceted, each facing personal growth and existential reflections on love and relationships.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is concise and evocative, capturing deep emotional currents through minimal yet powerful prose.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative focuses on the rekindling of a past affair between two women, exploring their complex lives after years apart.

Setting:

The setting moves from college to contemporary adult life, interspersing personal and social contexts.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, with some areas feeling rushed and others more contemplative regarding character development.

There was no fall in California, and this had forever been a problem for Flannery. September was hardly a marker of ­anything, it just ran doggedly on from August and erupted erratically into stifling...

Notes:

The novel is told from the perspectives of both Flannery and Anne, providing better balance and complexity.

Flannery is married to a selfish sculptor and has a young daughter named Willa.

Anne is depicted as being 11 years older than Flannery and has a wistful personality.

The story begins two decades after the affair at Yale.

Both characters have moved on to heterosexual relationships but still feel a magnetic pull towards each other.

The author explores bisexuality realistically and with nuance in this book.

Many readers found the character development relatable and realistic, especially as they revisit the characters 20 years later.

The writing style is noted for being sparse but impactful, with short chapters packing a lot of detail.

The book features a beautiful monochrome cover modeled by a younger woman, which adds to its appeal.

Some readers were disappointed with Flannery's transition to a heterosexual relationship, finding it out of character.

The book touches on themes of self-reflection and how life changes over decades.

Readers appreciated the tenderness and humor present in the storytelling.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings may include themes of infidelity, emotional turmoil, and complex relationship dynamics.

Has Romance?

The book features a significant romantic element, particularly the rekindled relationship between Flannery and Anne.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

1 of 100 Best Books of 2017 (San Francisco Chronicle)

One of 2017's Best Fiction Books (Kirkus)

"Sharp observations about motherhood and womanhood . . . Audacious, confident, smart, seductive." -The New York Times Book Review

Pages for Her is the story of two women, Flannery and Anne, each at a personal turning point, and the circumstances that lead to their reunion. Twenty years after their brief but passionate affair, chronicled in Sylvia Brownrigg's earlier novel Pages for You, Flannery has the chance once again to meet Anne, who opened young Flannery up to the possibility of love-then left her heartbroken.

Having long ago put their love behind them, they live now on opposite coasts. Anne has been in a deep, childless partnership with a fellow scholar, Jasper, who recently left her. Flannery, to her own surprise, married a charismatic artist named Charles, with whom she has a young daughter. Submerged by her husband's demands and personality and her adjustment to motherhood, Flannery has lost sight of herself and her work. When the two women meet at a conference, they find that the passion and understanding between them has endured, though it has been hidden. In rediscovering each other, they are able to rediscover themselves.

Pages for Her is an exhilarating, passionate work that explores marriage, sexuality, and the transformative power of love over time.

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