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Astronomer's Wife

Kay Boyle
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Astronomer's Wife

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1936

Book Brief

Kay Boyle

Astronomer's Wife

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1936
Book Details
Pages

7

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1936

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

2.9

24 ratings

29%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

42%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Astronomer's Wife?

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.

2.9

24 ratings

29%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

42%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

7

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1936

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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