A collection of three short stories by Dorothy Parker. I’ve not read any Dorothy Parker before. I have The Portable Dorothy Parker ready to be read. But at 650+ pages it’s a bit daunting. This Penguin Mini Modern Classic is a good way to try a few pieces of her work out and then decide if I want to attempt the giant collection of stories, poems, and reviews.
Train booze and train reading. They were £1 each AND 3 for 2!
I really enjoyed these three stories. All set around the Jazz age. All a bit tragic. All 
heartbreaking and a bit sad. The middle story, and longest, Big Blonde was my favourite. About a women’s descent into alcoholism and her reliance on men for her existence.
These three stories have really made me look forward to reading the longer collection of Parker’s work.
Be Exactly Who You Want To Be 