Maia (novel) natural objects, and sexual terms; the last "allows adults to leave the book within reach of children." Some are also used in "Shardik". "The New Yorker" quipped that though Maia's career as a Playboy Bunny was reminiscent of "Watership Down", she seemed more like a fish, and her swimming "changes... much more than her career". It said "Mr. Adams's artistry distinguishes his work from those didactic fantasies which border on science fiction"; instead the aim was entertainment, as shown in the elaborate settings, and the reader has no reason to put the book down. Maia (novel) Maia is a fantasy
Down by the River (novel) Down by the River (novel) Down by the River is a 1997 novel by Irish novelist Edna O'Brien. The novel depicts the response of a local community the a girl, Mary, abuse by her father being exposed to their local community when she tries to get an abortion. The ensuing legal battle in a country which bans abortions. The novel was based on a real life story from 1992, when a similar case ignited controversy in both Ireland and the UK. The novel highlights the psychological realities of such attention on the girl, as she struggles with her abuse. Reception