num_pages: 445
description: A Goodreads reviewer There are more than the usual number of jewels in this particular collection. It is also unusual for me to really gravitate toward something so obviously geared toward my gender. But I have to admit that gravitate I did and still do. There is one story in particular about a woman's relationship to her morning swims that transports me every time I read it to a place I'm not sure I'm supposed to visit yet. A spontaneous buy in a used book store that turned out to be a loved addition to my library. Another reviewer The title of the book caught my eye. I enjoy short stories because it is easier to put the book down. The stories also give me a taste of authors whose books I may enjoy reading. This book was published in 1975. I'm guessing the writing style was popular then. Many of the stories are free-flowing, seemingly following the author's train of thought. There are non-ending sentences. I appreciate the insights into the feministic times with the treatment of women as either "bitches" or sad ladies. While the open treatment of themes is refreshing, the honesty often borders on the disgusting. I admit I wasn't always compelled to dive into the deeper meanings in the writing. I did appreciate the hopes and dreams shared, as well as the analyses of daily life and relationships.
language: English
title: Bitches & Sad Ladies: An Anthology of Fiction by & about Women
titlecomplete: Bitches & Sad Ladies: An Anthology of Fiction by & about Women
genres: Short Stories
ratings_count: 22
publisher: Laurel-Leaf Books by Dell Publishing Company