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Sunflower

Gyula Krúdy
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Sunflower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Gyula Krúdy

Sunflower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

229

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction
Setting

Hungary • Early 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

551 ratings

63%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sunflower?

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.

4.0

551 ratings

63%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

229

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction
Setting

Hungary • Early 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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