A review by olivianw
The Odd Women by George Gissing

challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I read this because of its early feminist novel credentials.. which I think is why I was left quite disappointed. 
It would have been a better if
Mary and Rhoda had turned out to be a couple, because the story really could have done with breaking from all the usual boring tropes
I just don’t really enjoy reading about toxic men and women who are haggard once they get to 30. 
I agree that it was probably very progressive for its time. And
I’m glad Rhoda wasn’t convinced to marry that somehow creepy *and* dull man in the end
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