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Party Going

Henry Green
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Party Going

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Henry Green

Party Going

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

British Literature
Setting

London • 1930s

Theme
Social Class
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Party Going by Henry Green revolves around a group of affluent individuals stranded at a train station, awaiting their delayed departure to a party. The story examines the interactions, anxieties, and relationships among the travelers, highlighting themes of social dynamics and existential uncertainty within a confined setting.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.5

1,033 ratings

52%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Party Going by Henry Green is lauded for its distinctive prose and acute social observations. Critics appreciate its exploration of human behavior amid triviality. However, some find the narrative challenging due to its experimental style and lack of conventional plot. The novel's atmospheric tension and subtle irony are highlights, though its ambiguity may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Party Going?

A reader who appreciates Party Going by Henry Green likely enjoys modernist literature with a focus on dialogue and atmosphere. Fans of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway or James Joyce's Ulysses might find similar enjoyment in its exploration of mundane events to reveal deeper human conditions.

3.5

1,033 ratings

52%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

British Literature
Setting

London • 1930s

Theme
Social Class
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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