The Golden Age
The Golden Age
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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EducationPerth, Australia • 1950s
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World History2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Golden Age by Joan London follows individuals recovering from polio at a rehabilitation center in 1950s Australia. The narrative explores their resilience, relationships, and the impact of illness on their lives, capturing their journey towards healing and hope in a post-war society.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Joan London's The Golden Age receives praise for its lyrical prose, well-developed characters, and poignant exploration of post-war recovery. Critics highlight its evocative depiction of a polio rehabilitation center in 1950s Australia. Some feel the narrative pace slows at times, but overall, the emotional depth and historical context resonate strongly.
Who Should Read The Golden Age?
A reader who enjoys The Golden Age by Joan London likely appreciates historical fiction with rich emotional depth. Fans of books like The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, which explore human resilience and relationships amidst challenging times, would find this novel appealing.
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Novel • Fiction
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EducationPerth, Australia • 1950s
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World History2014
Adult
18+ years
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