This book is so important. The reader follows two timelines, one from the sixties to the eighties, following second wave feminism and the actions of Veronica Moon - Vee - a photographer and her friendship with radical feminist Leonie. As well as the modern timeline in 2018 where Erica, Leonie's niece, is putting together an exhibition of Vee's work and she grudgingly allows it. We are aware of a photograph that ended Vee's career and a dark shadow cast over the nature of Leonie's death.
The message of this book about gender equality and the historical impact of the feminist movement is so well done and important, I particularly enjoyed that at the beginning of each part there was a list that outlined the historical context really rooting the book in its setting. I also enjoyed the debate and discussion regarding difference feminism, as well as the complex creation of characters who were both likeable and difficult.
The book is well written and the unravelling mystery at its core regarding the photograph and Vee's missing memories was so well done and unexpected.
Highly recommend.
The message of this book about gender equality and the historical impact of the feminist movement is so well done and important, I particularly enjoyed that at the beginning of each part there was a list that outlined the historical context really rooting the book in its setting. I also enjoyed the debate and discussion regarding difference feminism, as well as the complex creation of characters who were both likeable and difficult.
The book is well written and the unravelling mystery at its core regarding the photograph and Vee's missing memories was so well done and unexpected.
Highly recommend.