The Odd Women
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1893
416
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1890s
1893
Adult
18+ years
930L
The Odd Women is a Victorian novel by George Gissing, first published in 1893, that follows two single women, Mary Barfoot and Rhoda Nunn, who challenge societal expectations by choosing independent lives over marriage, establish a clerical school for women, and navigate complex relationships and personal growth. Sensitive topics such as controlling relationships and alcoholism are portrayed in the book.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Gritty
Challenging
Bittersweet
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The Odd Women by George Gissing is praised for its compelling exploration of gender and societal norms in Victorian England. Readers appreciate its complex characters and insightful commentary. However, some critique its occasionally slow pacing and didactic tone. Overall, it's considered a thought-provoking and important work in feminist literature.
A reader who enjoys The Odd Women by George Gissing is likely drawn to Victorian-era social commentary, feminist themes, and character-driven narratives. Fans of works like Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë or Middlemarch by George Eliot, which explore similar societal issues, would find this novel particularly engaging.
5,916 ratings
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416
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1890s
1893
Adult
18+ years
930L
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