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The Life and Loves of a She Devil

Fay Weldon
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The Life and Loves of a She Devil

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Fay Weldon

The Life and Loves of a She Devil

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Humor

British Literature
Setting

England • 1980s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Life and Loves of a She Devil, an individual named Ruth faces betrayal by her husband and undergoes a transformative journey of revenge and self-discovery. Through significant physical and emotional changes, Ruth challenges societal norms and expectations, exploring themes of empowerment and the complexities of personal identity.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Humorous

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

3.9

7,225 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon is celebrated for its dark humor and sharp social critique. Critics praise its exploration of gender and power dynamics and its bold narrative style. However, some find the characters unsympathetic and the plot's extremes unrelatable. Overall, readers appreciate its provocative examination of revenge and transformation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Life and Loves of a She Devil?

Readers who enjoy The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon typically appreciate dark humor, satire, and themes of feminist retribution. Fans of Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride or Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones's Diary will find its wit and exploration of female empowerment appealing.

3.9

7,225 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Humor

British Literature
Setting

England • 1980s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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