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Exciting Times

Naoise Dolan
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Exciting Times

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Naoise Dolan

Exciting Times

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hong Kong • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan centers on Ava, an Irish expat living in Hong Kong, navigating her complex relationships with Julian, a wealthy banker, and Edith, a charming lawyer. The novel explores themes of love, socioeconomic status, and personal identity, as Ava contemplates her place in the world and her feelings for both individuals.

Reviews & Readership

3.4

74,294 ratings

41%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Naoise Dolan's Exciting Times is celebrated for its sharp wit and intelligent prose, drawing comparisons to Sally Rooney. Reviewers appreciate its exploration of millennial disaffection and nuanced character portrayals. However, some criticize the emotional detachment of the narrative and a certain predictability in its plot development. Overall, it is seen as a compelling and thought-provoking debut.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Exciting Times?

Readers who enjoy Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan are typically drawn to introspective, witty novels exploring themes of identity and relationships. Fans of Sally Rooney’s Normal People and Conversations with Friends or Ottessa Moshfegh’s My Year of Rest and Relaxation would appreciate Dolan’s sharp prose and exploration of millennial dilemmas.

3.4

74,294 ratings

41%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hong Kong • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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