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Lancelot

Walker Percy
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Lancelot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Walker Percy

Lancelot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 1970s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Lancelot by Walker Percy, a person named Lancelot Lamar recounts their story from a psychiatric hospital, exploring themes of moral corruption and personal discovery. Through conversations with a priest, Lancelot examines their past actions and relationships, seeking understanding and clarity in a world marked by betrayal and disillusionment.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

3,153 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Walker Percy's Lancelot receives praise for its compelling exploration of moral ambiguity and existential themes. Critics commend the novel's psychological depth and complex character development. However, some find its narrative occasionally dense and challenging. Percy's skill in blending philosophical discourse with storytelling is widely appreciated, though its dark tone may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lancelot?

A reader who enjoys existential philosophy and Southern Gothic themes would appreciate Lancelot by Walker Percy. Fans of The Catcher in the Rye and As I Lay Dying may be drawn to its introspective exploration of morality and identity.

3.8

3,153 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 1970s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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