Life Among the Savages
Life Among the Savages
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1997
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1997256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Humor•
BiographyVermont • 1940s
1997
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
Life Among the Savages by Shirley Jackson is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences raising her children in rural Vermont. The narrative humorously depicts the challenges and joys of family life, focusing on daily domestic adventures and the quirks of each family member, without delving into deeper plot developments.
Humorous
Playful
Nostalgic
Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Shirley Jackson's Life Among the Savages charmingly depicts the chaos of family life with wit and humor. Readers appreciate Jackson's observational talent and comedic flair, though some criticize the book's light, anecdotal structure as lacking depth. Overall, it offers an amusing glimpse into the domestic side of Jackson's storytelling.
Who Should Read Life Among the Savages?
A reader who enjoys Life Among the Savages by Shirley Jackson likely appreciates humor in the chaos of family life, similar to those who enjoy Jean Kerr's Please Don't Eat the Daisies. This reader values candid, witty reflections on parenting and domestic experiences.
9,549 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
•
Humor•
BiographyVermont • 1940s
1997
Adult
14+ years
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