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ZEPHANIAH, Benjamin
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Even though the novel is a bit sentimental and the moral is spelt out clearly, it is a good read in fairly easy language and makes you reflect on how quickly your life can take a turn for the worse. And of course it makes you think about the importance of looks!

AWARDS:

  • WINNER BBC Young Playwrights Festival Award (for Hurricane Dub)

GROWING UP | IDENTITY | RELATIONSHIPS

  • She-Devil (1989) Wife re-invents herself; based on Weldon's novel.
  • The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971) Horror flick with disfigured Vincent Price.
  • WELDON, Fay: The Life and Loves of a She-devil (Hodder&Stoughton 1983)