Journey to a Woman (Lesbian Pulp Fiction) [Paperback]

Ann Bannon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2003 | Series: Lesbian Pulp Fiction

Dubbed the “Queen of Lesbian Pulp” for her series of landmark novels beginning in 1957, Ann Bannon’s work defined lesbian fiction for the pre-Stonewall generation. Following the release of Cleis Press’s new editions of Beebo Brinker and Odd Girl Out, Journey to a Woman finds Laura in love amidst the lesbian bohemia of Greenwich Village. This fifth in Cleis Press’s series of rereleased lesbian pulp fiction classics features a new introduction by the author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Cleis Press (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573441708
• ISBN-13: 978-1573441704
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,265,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Early lesbian novel from the 1950's, March 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey to a Woman (Paperback)

I don't know that lesbians growing up in the 1990's will understand this book, but those of us who grew up in the 1950's and 1960's most certainly will.

I have read all of Ann Bannon's books.

I found "Journey to a Woman" to be excellent.

It tells the story of tormented Beth, who turned away from her female lover, Laura, when the two of them were in college together. Beth chose instead to marry.

Now Beth, unsuited to the life of wife and mother of two young children, feels the misery of her choice.

She begins to dream of Laura. She begins to long again to have a woman in her life to love.

In her quest for lesbian love she becomes involved with Vega, a beautiful, sophisticated, many times married woman. It turns out the unstable Vega has a secret that makes a relationship with her a vast disappointment for Beth.

Beth yearns anew for Laura, and sets out on a quest to find her. She finds many surprises along the way, and eventually happiness.

Although the characters certainly are not into "Gay Pride", the book is very realistic in it's portrayal of what life was like for lesbians before Stonewall.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whew !, September 8, 2003

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M. Rivera "jadedrose_2" (San Bruno, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey to a Woman (Lesbian Pulp Fiction) (Paperback)

It's really a great ending to a fiction. Beth search for Laura having her meet Beebo and falling in love with her in the process. I just wish there still a continuation to this book about Beebo and Beth's relationship.

3 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Bad, March 9, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey to a Woman (Paperback)

I found myself questioning whether such a character could
actually exist in the real world. The main character had
such extreme shifts in mood, thought processes, concerns,
and morality that she seemed better suited for an institution.
And in the end, you are expected to believe that she will live
happily ever after.