Loving
Loving
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1945
Book Brief
224
Novel • Fiction
Ireland • 1940s
1945
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Loving by Henry Green, set in an Irish manor during World War II, explores the lives of the household's servants, focusing on their internal hierarchy and daily struggles. Themes such as infidelity, the fear of violence, and illness are present.
Mysterious
Romantic
Humorous
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
3,988 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Henry Green's Loving is praised for its rich, nuanced portrayal of class dynamics and relationships in a wartime setting. The prose is celebrated for its subtlety and wit. However, some readers find the narrative slow and the characters challenging to connect with. Overall, it's an intricate, thought-provoking read that might not appeal to everyone.
Who Should Read Loving?
Readers who cherish astute social observation and nuanced character dynamics in early 20th-century settings will enjoy Loving by Henry Green. Fans of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited and E.M. Forster's Howards End will appreciate its intricate exploration of class and human relationships.
3,988 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Novel • Fiction
Ireland • 1940s
1945
Adult
18+ years
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