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I had such high hopes for this book but I was entirely disappointed. First, I bought this book on an impulse because the topic and the title appealed to a modern feminist like me. So I bought it... and I tried to read it. I really did. For a whole plane ride back from the Bahamas (almost 8 hours). It was torturous. First, it seems that the author is recounting some childhood story of having met Vera Atkins. He talks about her sex appeal. Huh? I was somewhat baffled by this introduction. Moving on, the next few chapters all seem to come out of nowhere. The author jumps around without any warning. He rambles and lists a litany of "facts" about Vera's life. It's as good as a second grader recounting a day in life by simply listing all that had happened. What's the point? Tell me something useful. Tell me something that helps me understand Vera as a person. Tell me about her inner conflicts. Tell me about the events that had taken place and the people who influenced her. Don't tell me what she had for breakfast!!! So at the end of my 8 hour flight, I gave up. I got through first 6 chapters. Yes, I cannot comment on the book's entirety. But I've seen enough. As a side note, the writing skills of the author is questionable. Often there are awkwardly worded sentences. The overall impression is choppy and dissonant. So on top of the dismal content, you cannot get any pleasure in reading for the sake of reading. If you ask me, I say take a pass.