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Difficult Women

Roxane Gay
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Difficult Women

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Roxane Gay

Difficult Women

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

31,658 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Roxane Gay's Difficult Women garners acclaim for its candid, raw depiction of complex female characters. Critics praise Gay's masterful storytelling and emotional depth, although some note the stories can be bleak and emotionally taxing. Overall, it is lauded for its powerful narratives and unflinching examination of womanhood, despite its sometimes overwhelming intensity.

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Who Should Read Difficult Women?

Readers who appreciate Difficult Women by Roxane Gay are typically drawn to complex, character-driven stories that explore themes of resilience and identity. Fans of Bad Feminist by Gay or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will find these narratives compelling and thought-provoking. Ideal for those who enjoy contemporary literature with strong feminist perspectives.

4.1

31,658 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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