As a result, individual profiles are fairly brief. To borrow Williams's phrasing, the pages gallop by in a blur of names and circumstances. Few stay in the reader's mind. In part, this is due to the author's acute fear of being a voyeur. Too often, when her interviews become most penetrating, she stops probing.
Deeper understanding is sacrificed for politeness.
And hence is squandered the chance to hear the women voice their inner thoughts, and sum up their own lives, in their own words. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .