Doris Lessing died this weekend. She was a controversial figure with a body of work so vast it is difficult to know where to start. In this review of an essay collection of Lessing's from 2006, the late critic John Leonard gives a nice overview of Lessing's life and her major works. While obviously admiring Lessing, Leonard also gives the reader an idea why some people were less than kind to her and her novels. With this review as a starting point, you can decide whether Lessing is for you, and what period of her career might suit you best. From New York Review of Books, November 30, 2006. E-text available here<\a>.
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