Sunflower
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
229
Novel • Fiction
Hungary • Early 1900s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Sunflower by Gyula Krúdy follows Eveline, a woman navigating love, desire, and disillusionment in early 20th-century Hungary. Through the exploration of her romantic entanglements and personal reflections, the reader gains insight into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. The narrative delves deeply into the inner life and emotional struggles of its characters.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Mysterious
Contemplative
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Sunflower by Gyula Krúdy is praised for its lyrical prose and rich depiction of Hungarian life. The novel's dreamlike narrative and vivid characterizations capture readers' imaginations. However, some critics find its plot meandering and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's celebrated as a unique and evocative exploration of love and nostalgia.
A reader who appreciates Sunflower by Gyula Krúdy would enjoy lyrical prose and introspective narratives. Fans of Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time or Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse would be drawn to its nostalgic exploration of memory, love, and time in a dreamlike, early 20th-century Hungary.
551 ratings
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229
Novel • Fiction
Hungary • Early 1900s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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