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Pure Colour

Sheila Heti
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Pure Colour

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Sheila Heti

Pure Colour

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Magical Realism

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Philosophy
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.7

19,443 ratings

51%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sheila Heti's Pure Colour is a philosophical exploration blending fiction and abstract thought, praised for its originality and poetic prose. While many commend its introspective nature and existential themes, some criticize it for being overly abstract and lacking a cohesive narrative. The novel's distinct style is both its strength and a possible barrier for readers seeking conventional storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pure Colour?

A reader who enjoys philosophical musings, abstract narratives, and existential themes would appreciate Pure Colour by Sheila Heti. Fans of Rachel Cusk's Outline series or The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera would find similar depth and introspection in Heti's work.

3.7

19,443 ratings

51%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Magical Realism

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Philosophy
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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