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Engleby

Sebastian Faulks
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Engleby

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Sebastian Faulks

Engleby

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

England • 1970s

Topic
Psychology
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Engleby by Sebastian Faulks follows the life of an introspective student named Mike Engleby, who navigates social isolation and mental struggles. Set in a 1970s university, the narrative delves into Engleby's complex psyche and experiences, revealing his perspective on life, relationships, and identity through his own introspections and interactions.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Melancholic

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.8

11,565 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Engleby by Sebastian Faulks is praised for its compelling narrative and psychological depth. Readers appreciate the vivid portrayal of the protagonist's complex, troubled mind and the evocative setting. However, some find the storyline meandering and the character unsympathetic, which can detract from overall engagement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Engleby?

Readers who enjoy psychological depth and unreliable narrators in literary fiction would appreciate Engleby. Fans of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger or A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, with their intricate character studies and societal critiques, would find this novel engaging.

3.8

11,565 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

England • 1970s

Topic
Psychology
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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