memorysnow reviewed Smart Women by Judy Blume
Review of 'Smart Women' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
How wonderful that the same [a:Judy Blume|12942|Judy Blume|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1430843076p2/12942.jpg] who helped us make sense of adolescence is there to provide adulthood insight as well! I adored this book; it was exactly what I needed to read at this moment in my life. In telling the somewhat complicated love story between Margo and Andrew, Blume describes the internal and external repercussions as their two families combine under one roof. While this could be written off as a simple romance novel, the story covered a surprising amount of ground: in fact, one of the most compelling aspects of the book was its exploration of pressures and responsibilities women bear from their careers, children, parents, and society--and their sometimes tragic effects. The women in the story are not always likeable or even sympathetic, but they are always realistic and believable. Finally, to add true [a:Judy Blume|12942|Judy Blume|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1430843076p2/12942.jpg] authenticity, a girl even gets her first …
How wonderful that the same [a:Judy Blume|12942|Judy Blume|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1430843076p2/12942.jpg] who helped us make sense of adolescence is there to provide adulthood insight as well! I adored this book; it was exactly what I needed to read at this moment in my life. In telling the somewhat complicated love story between Margo and Andrew, Blume describes the internal and external repercussions as their two families combine under one roof. While this could be written off as a simple romance novel, the story covered a surprising amount of ground: in fact, one of the most compelling aspects of the book was its exploration of pressures and responsibilities women bear from their careers, children, parents, and society--and their sometimes tragic effects. The women in the story are not always likeable or even sympathetic, but they are always realistic and believable. Finally, to add true [a:Judy Blume|12942|Judy Blume|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1430843076p2/12942.jpg] authenticity, a girl even gets her first period. I look forward to reading more of Blume's adult novels.