Sweet Days of Discipline
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
101
Novel • Fiction
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Italian LiteratureSwitzerland • 1950s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Sweet Days of Discipline by Fleur Jaeggy explores the intricate dynamics between young students at a Swiss boarding school. It focuses on the protagonist's introspective journey as she encounters a captivating new student, leading to a powerful exploration of identity, control, and intense psychological connections in a confined environment.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Dark
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Sweet Days of Discipline by Fleur Jaeggy is praised for its lyrical prose and intense psychological insight. It effectively captures the complexities of adolescent relationships. However, some readers find its brevity limiting in character development. The book's haunting atmosphere and evocative writing leave a lasting impression.
A reader who enjoys Sweet Days of Discipline by Fleur Jaeggy appreciates introspective, concise prose exploring themes of isolation and obsession. Fans of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides, who revel in psychological depth and the melancholic beauty of solitude, will find this book compelling.
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101
Novel • Fiction
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Italian LiteratureSwitzerland • 1950s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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