The Ravishing of Lol Stein
The Ravishing of Lol Stein
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1960s
1986
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1960s
1986
Adult
18+ years
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