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The Ravishing of Lol Stein

Marguerite Duras
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The Ravishing of Lol Stein

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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Marguerite Duras

The Ravishing of Lol Stein

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

181

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Romance

French Literature
Period
Classical Period
Setting

France • 1960s

Topic
Women`s Studies
Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Ravishing of Lol Stein, Marguerite Duras explores the psychological journey of a woman, Lol Stein, who faces emotional disarray after witnessing her fiancé fall in love with another woman. Set in a small French town, the narrative delves into her complex relationships and interior life as she seeks to make sense of her past and present.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

5,705 ratings

56%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Marguerite Duras's The Ravishing of Lol Stein is celebrated for its lyrical prose and introspective exploration of love and identity. Critics praise its atmospheric mood and psychological depth, though some find the narrative's ambiguity and abstraction challenging. Duras artfully balances emotion and detachment, crafting a haunting and timeless novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Ravishing of Lol Stein?

A reader captivated by introspective narratives and complex characters would enjoy The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras. Fans of The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera and Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf might appreciate the novel’s psychological depth and exploration of memory and desire.

3.8

5,705 ratings

56%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

181

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Romance

French Literature
Period
Classical Period
Setting

France • 1960s

Topic
Women`s Studies
Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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