This entry was made two days after we read Rivella, but I am big idiot and couldn't remember my password and then forgot my user name... anyway.
" As I read Rivella it often slipped my mind that the author was female. The male narrotor is truly effective at raising Rivella from her unfortunate reputation to a queen of wit. I think it was very important for the author to remove herself from the plot in order to make the appearance of an objective view about herself. (sorry if that sentence is confusing). I enjoyed the descriptions of Rivella the most, but grew rather bored and at times confused with the legal trials and disputes. OF cours parts were quite amusing, but the charecters were difficult to keep track of. I wish the book had gone further into the charecter of Rivella and concentrated less on the men around her. Although the men and the disputes reflected further on Rivellas charecter and gave reason for her reputation it did not quite reach into the core of the person. Of course if it did , perhaps this writing would have been considered much more gerogatory . It was interesting to note that Rivella's reputation does not seem to be blamed on her writing. Unlike many writers we have read she does not seem to defend her writing, but instead defends herself and refuses to tie her writing in with her personal life and reputation.
Posted by webasst at March 12, 2004 8:38 PM | TrackBack