The Dollhouse
by Fiona Davis
Dual narrative. 1952 vs. 2016. Career women. Relationships. Barbizon Hotel for Women. Society. New York City. Fiona Davis takes a piece of New York history and expertly weaves two storylines into one. The two protagonists are both idealistic and naive. The 1952 mentality of what it meant to be a woman was challenged by Darby; and the 2016 thinking of Rose was more akin to Darby’s era. This book made me think about my own mother, who worked for a short time after high school before getting married and having children. As the story melded together both women struggled with their decisions about career and love. I suppose challenging societal norms is never easy (Darby) - nor is finding yourself chasing after something that handcuffs your future (Rose). Of course with all this rich history, I’m gonna have to read more about the Barbizon Hotel for Women...
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