Nell Dunn

A collection of gritty but vibrant tales of a group of young women in 1960s London. The Second World War still looms in the background, with bomb sites abounding, and the Cold War is in evidence with frequent mentions of the H-bomb, but the stories are all down to earth glimpses of normal life. It's very much of the 60s, but as much as stayed the same as has changed; the stories are filled with pop music, boys, immigration, the influence of American culture, etc.
Painfully bleak at times but overall enjoyable, readable and heartfelt.… (mere)

a pink-lipsticked, mini-skirted tale of life, love and young motherhood in the 60s'
By sally tarbox on 2 Jun. 2013
Format: Paperback
Wonderfully evocative short novel set in 60s London, and telling the story of 22 year old Joy. With her husband imprisoned shortly after her baby's birth, Joy must cope as best she can. Living with her aunt, an intense affair with another man - and assignations with many more- work in bars and modelling...the one constant in Joy's life is her adored son, the descriptions of whom are perhaps the most vivid part of Dunn's writing. Very enjoyable read.… (mere)