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The Enchanted

Rene Denfeld
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The Enchanted

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Rene Denfeld

The Enchanted

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Prison • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

22,338 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Enchanted?

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.

4.1

22,338 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Prison • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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