The Book of Mrs Noah
Michèle Roberts
Bought this in search of another 'fix' of Michèle Roberts writing, having recently finished 'Imaginary saints'. A strange book, hard to know what is real and what imagined. The central character gathers five modern-day
'sibyls', together on a magical ark, designed according to their whims. e.g.
it includes a huge library, an indulgent bathroom, a big warm kitchen, and as in all Michèle Roberts' books, some very delicious food. Each sibyl
represents a different aspect of women's lives and all have their own stories to tell, often illustrating the difficulty of being a woman writer. Some rich sensual writing - often very enjoyable but sometimes over-the-top.
Jean 23/7/00
By the same author
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