Here is Alison Lurie's website, for anyone who is interested in reading more about this intelligent author.
Alison Lurie is very often described as witty, but I think that is more in the sense of her observations being clever, wry and apposite rather than in the sense of lightheartedly amusing. (Although I did laugh out loud at The Last Resort in a few unexpectedly hilarious scenes). Only Children I found rather sad, although as good a read as usual. The character of Mary Anne, a feisty 9-year-old, is very well drawn and appealing (even when she has a terrible temper tantrum).
Another interesting aspect of Alison Lurie is the way her characters pop up in different books at different ages, and you get to see them from a different angle.
Day 92; Book 89
'It breaks my heart that he spent years on the street': Skittish stray
follows caring couple through a house move and finally gives in to love and
care as they officially adopt him
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When it comes to cats, one universal truth stands: everything happens on
their time, their terms. Whether it's cuddles, playtime, or even something
as li...
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