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Living Alone

Stella Benson
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Living Alone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Stella Benson

Living Alone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1910s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Living Alone by Stella Benson is a novel set during World War I that blends fantasy and reality. It follows a person who encounters a unique group of individuals connected to a mysterious house in London. The narrative explores themes of independence, the impact of war, and the magical elements that intertwine with everyday life.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Humorous

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.4

541 ratings

47%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Living Alone by Stella Benson is praised for its whimsical narrative and imaginative portrayal of a witch living independently during wartime London. Readers appreciate the blend of fantasy and reality, as well as Benson's humor and insight into solitude. Criticisms include a lack of depth in character development and a sometimes disjointed plot. Overall, it's a charming, thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Living Alone?

A reader enchanted by whimsical and satirical fantasy, akin to E. M. Forster's A Room with a View, will enjoy Stella Benson's Living Alone. This novel appeals to those who appreciate magical realism interwoven with social commentary, much like Virginia Woolf's Orlando.

3.4

541 ratings

47%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1910s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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