The overwhelming power of Keun's work lies in her surprisingly raw, witty, and resonant feminine voices (Bookslut)I was struck by how contemporary the novel feels ... A female Times reviewer in 1932 noted that 'countless hard-working, industrious, healthy young girls recognized themselves in the heroine'. I suspect many members of our #MeToo generation will do so as well (The New York Times) Gilgi knows where she's going in life: she's ambitious, determined and fearless. She's not even derailed ...