![]() ![]() There's no sense of a wider world, of a woman who was consciously moving through any world recognisable to other people outside of her class. What really knocked my enjoyment of so many of these essays is how Ephron quickly becomes a perfect figure for a generation of journalists and essayists that were far removed from the realities of everyday living, and while that means she could write scripts that were absolute knockouts, you quickly realise the microcosm she presents through her characters was also her reality, and how self-centred a reality it is. ![]() ![]() There were others that I enjoyed, but I won't remember them when I think about this collection. I Feel Bad About My Neck has some stand out essays - 'Moving On', 'The Story of My Life in 3,500 Words or Less', 'On Rapture' and 'Considering the Alternative' in particular demonstrate how firm a grasp Ephron has on style and theme, were evocative and moving in parts, and a delight to read. ![]()
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