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Shy

Max Porter
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Shy

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Max Porter

Shy

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

136

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

England • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Shy by Max Porter explores the emotional journey of a teenager named Shy attending a therapeutic boarding school. Struggling with inner turmoil and societal expectations, Shy seeks understanding and self-acceptance. Set over one night, the novel delves into themes of identity, mental health, and resilience, offering a poignant portrayal of a young person's quest for peace.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Dark

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.7

8,847 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Shy by Max Porter is a compelling exploration of a troubled teenager's mind, written in Porter's signature lyrical style. Readers praise its emotional depth and innovative narrative techniques. However, some find the non-linear structure disorienting. Overall, it offers a poignant and thought-provoking look at adolescence, resonating with those appreciative of experimental fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shy?

Readers who appreciate introspective narratives and unique storytelling, similar to works like Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter, would enjoy Shy. Fans of emotionally rich, stylistically inventive works, such as A Void by Georges Perec and Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders, would be captivated.

3.7

8,847 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

136

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

England • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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