The Enchanted
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
272
Novel • Fiction
Prison • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Narrated by a nameless inmate in solitary confinement, The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld explores an ancient stone prison in America. The arrival of an investigator known as The Lady to examine the case of death row inmate York uncovers harsh truths. The novel delves into themes of identity, sympathy, redemption, and using imagination as an escape. Topics of childhood sexual abuse and violence against women are presented with sensitivity and realism, reflecting real societal issues.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
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Denfeld's The Enchanted is celebrated for its lyrical prose and poignant insight into the human condition. Critics praise its unique narrative style and deep empathy for characters on death row. However, some readers find its grim themes challenging and unsettling. Overall, it’s a hauntingly beautiful novel that provokes thought and compassion.
A reader who enjoys The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld is likely drawn to haunting, lyrical prose and morally complex narratives. Fans of books like The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold or The Road by Cormac McCarthy, which blend beauty and darkness, will appreciate Denfeld's evocative storytelling set in a death row prison.
22,338 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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272
Novel • Fiction
Prison • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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