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Sleep It Off, Lady

Jean Rhys
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Sleep It Off, Lady

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1936

Book Brief

Jean Rhys

Sleep It Off, Lady

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1936
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1936

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.7

468 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Sleep It Off, Lady by Jean Rhys offers a compelling collection of short stories that delve into themes of loneliness and existential angst. Critics praise Rhys's evocative prose and ability to capture complex emotions, but some argue the bleak narrative tone can be overwhelmingly somber. Overall, the collection is lauded for its poignant and immersive storytelling.

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Who Should Read Sleep It Off, Lady?

A reader who appreciates Sleep It Off, Lady by Jean Rhys likely enjoys introspective, character-driven narratives exploring themes of isolation and displacement. Fans of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway or Katherine Mansfield's short stories would find Rhys's nuanced examination of women's lives compelling.

3.7

468 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1936

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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