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The Unswept Room

Sharon Olds
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The Unswept Room

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Sharon Olds

The Unswept Room

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

123

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Unswept Room by Sharon Olds is a poetry collection exploring the intricacies of human experiences, relationships, and personal history. With vivid imagery and emotional depth, Olds delves into themes of family, love, and self-discovery, presenting a reflection on life's intimate moments.

Contemplative

Emotional

Nostalgic

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

911 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sharon Olds' The Unswept Room is praised for its raw, evocative exploration of personal and familial themes. Critics commend her vivid imagery and emotional depth. Some feel the confessional style can be overwhelming, but many appreciate her bravery in vulnerability. Overall, the collection is celebrated for its poetic intimacy and unflinching honesty.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unswept Room?

A reader captivated by introspective and vivid poetry celebrating raw human emotions would enjoy The Unswept Room by Sharon Olds. Fans of Mary Oliver’s Devotions or Sylvia Plath’s Ariel who appreciate intimate, personal revelations and complex familial dynamics might find this collection particularly resonant.

4.4

911 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

123

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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