Plot Summary

Hot Milk

Deborah Levy
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Hot Milk

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Deborah Levy

Hot Milk

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spain • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Hot Milk by Deborah Levy centers on Sofia Papastergiadis, who accompanies her mother, Rose, to Spain to seek a diagnosis for a potentially psychosomatic illness. As Sofia's life is disrupted, she grapples with feelings of control and resentment towards her mother, explores her sexuality, and reconnects with her estranged father. Sensitive topics include mental health struggles and hints of familial abuse.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.5

36,854 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hot Milk by Deborah Levy explores themes of identity, illness, and relationships through a rich, introspective narrative. Critics praise Levy's lyrical prose and vivid imagery, but some find the plot meandering and the characters distant. Overall, it's a compelling, thought-provoking read that may not appeal to those seeking straightforward storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hot Milk?

Readers who enjoy psychological insights, complex mother-daughter relationships, and evocative prose will be captivated by Deborah Levy’s Hot Milk. Fans of Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend or Jenny Offill’s Dept. of Speculation will appreciate its exploration of identity and familial bonds.

3.5

36,854 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spain • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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