The Life And Loves Of A She Devil by Fay Weldon
The novel follows the story of a scorned wife who embarks on a transformative journey of revenge against her adulterous husband and his mistress. After being belittled for her appearance and discarded for a more beautiful woman, she decides to reinvent herself completely, both physically and socially, to exact retribution. Her quest for vengeance leads her down a dark path where she manipulates and destroys the lives of those who wronged her. As she assumes control of her destiny, the protagonist challenges societal expectations of femininity and power, ultimately questioning the true nature of identity and the cost of her unyielding pursuit of justice.
The 1514th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)