The Dud Avocado
The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy is a smart and funny classic published by New York Review of Books on June 5, 2007. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the romantic and comedic adventures of a young American woman who moves to Paris in the late 1950s, determined to embrace life to the fullest.
Readers will find a timeless portrait of a woman navigating her experiences abroad, filled with charm and humor. The story captures the essence of coming of age, exploring themes relevant to women and the complexities of living in a foreign city. Through the eyes of Sally Jay Gorce, Dundy offers insights into the thoughts and aspirations of a young woman eager to conquer her new surroundings.
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A smart, funny classic about a young and beautiful American woman who moves to Paris determined to live life to the fullest.
The Dud Avocado follows the romantic and comedic adventures of a young American who heads overseas to conquer Paris in the late 1950s. Edith Wharton and Henry James wrote about the American girl abroad, but it was Elaine Dundy’s Sally Jay Gorce who told us what she was really thinking. Charming, sexy, and hilarious, The Dud Avocado gained instant cult status when it was first published and it remains a timeless portrait of a woman hell-bent on living.
“I had to tell someone how much I enjoyed The Dud Avocado. It made me laugh, scream, and guffaw (which, incidentally, is a great name for a law firm).” –Groucho Marx
“[The Dud Avocado] is one of the best novels about growing up fast…” -The Guardian
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