The Mercy of Thin Air
The Mercy of Thin Air
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Science FictionNew Orleans, Louisiana • 1920s
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World History2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Mercy of Thin Air by Ronlyn Domingue follows the spirit of a young woman named Raziela, who died in the 1920s and remains in the space between life and death. Raziela observes modern-day individuals grappling with love and loss, intertwining past and present as she reflects on her own experiences and influences others' lives.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Contemplative
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
5,847 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Mercy of Thin Air by Ronlyn Domingue blends historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural, receiving praise for its lyrical prose and emotional depth. Critics appreciate the novel's exploration of love and loss across time. Some, however, note a slow narrative pace and occasional predictability. Overall, it is lauded for its imaginative storytelling and evocative atmosphere.
Who Should Read The Mercy of Thin Air?
Readers who relish Ronlyn Domingue's The Mercy of Thin Air are generally fans of evocative, atmospheric stories that blend historical fiction with the supernatural. They will likely enjoy the emotional depth and lyrical prose similar to Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones or Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife.
5,847 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Science FictionNew Orleans, Louisiana • 1920s
•
World History2006
Adult
18+ years
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