Lifelong Spark fan here. She is deliciously unexpected and yet her characters always act believably within their environment and for Spark environment is crucial. For me it seems that she turns the wayward thoughts anyone of us might have into actions that her created individuals carry out. The rest is consequence. I agree that The Driver's Seat is spectacularly good.
A lot to think about, as always, and reading recommendations greatly appreciated! The prime of Miss Jean Brodie was a school time read, time to go back and revisit, as well as all those tempting suggestions!
Lifelong Spark fan here. She is deliciously unexpected and yet her characters always act believably within their environment and for Spark environment is crucial. For me it seems that she turns the wayward thoughts anyone of us might have into actions that her created individuals carry out. The rest is consequence. I agree that The Driver's Seat is spectacularly good.
Yes. Brilliant comment, if I may say so! She's v interesting on her own writing philosophy in Loitering with Intent...
Yes, brilliant! She does seem to take her characters into realms many of us might imagine but not dare trespasss.
Great choice of quotes - willpower, not taking down a phone number etc. Thank you. LOVE Spark. Must get back to her.
Thank you so much. The phone number one makes me laugh every single time.
Huge Muriel fan! So thanks for sharing this :)
Thank YOU! She's just glorious.
A lot to think about, as always, and reading recommendations greatly appreciated! The prime of Miss Jean Brodie was a school time read, time to go back and revisit, as well as all those tempting suggestions!
I feel sure you will enjoy her Maria. A writer like no other - often said but with Muriel, so true!
I really enjoyed your take on Spark! Thank you for sharing my piece, and I'm so glad it helped spur this post on.
It really did! Thank YOU so much for reading.
I'm going to have to investigate....I've only ever read Brodie, I think
Joys ahead!