Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk (Rooney) - Book Reviews

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(Starred review.) Inspired by Margaret Fishback, poet and Macy’s ad-writing phenom.... Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time—and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge the past and future.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review.) Rooney takes us on a delightful stroll with a colorful character..., sprinkling just the right details and arch bons mots appropriate to Lillian's reputation as a woman of words. —Christine Perkins, Whatcom Cty. Lib. Syst., Bellingham, WA
Library Journal


(Starred review.) Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney’s nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor.
Booklist


(Starred review.) While the book effectively underscores the fierce struggles of career women like Lillian in a pre-feminist time, it can also feel schematic.... There is plenty of charm and occasional poignance here even if the novel makes you long for a proper biography.
Kirkus Reviews