Astronomer's Wife
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1936
7
Short Story • Fiction
1936
Adult
18+ years
24 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Kay Boyle's Astronomer's Wife receives mixed reviews. Positively noted for its compelling exploration of personal awakening and its genteel prose style, the story intrigues with its subtle commentary on gender roles. However, some critics find it slow-paced and overly introspective. Overall, it appeals to those appreciating nuanced character studies and thematic depth.
Readers who revel in introspective narratives and character-driven stories will appreciate Kay Boyle's Astronomer's Wife. Similar to fans of Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse and Katherine Mansfield's short stories, they would admire Boyle's delicate exploration of a woman's awakening and subtle critique of marital dynamics.
24 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
7
Short Story • Fiction
1936
Adult
18+ years
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