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The Grandmothers

Doris Lessing
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The Grandmothers

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004

Book Brief

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Doris Lessing

The Grandmothers

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

311

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Grandmothers, Doris Lessing explores complex human relationships across four novellas: "The Grandmothers," "Victoria and the Staveneys," "The Reason for It," and "A Love Child." The narratives focus on themes of friendship, power dynamics, societal boundaries, and emotional conflicts, with characters navigating personal challenges and intricate interpersonal connections.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.9

2,615 ratings

54%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Grandmothers by Doris Lessing is a compelling novella collection showcasing her mastery in exploring complex human relationships. Readers praise its rich storytelling and depth of character. However, some find the narratives unsettling and morally ambiguous. Overall, the book's exploration of unconventional themes is both haunting and thought-provoking.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Grandmothers?

A reader who enjoys The Grandmothers by Doris Lessing would appreciate complex explorations of relationships, moral ambiguity, and human psychology. Fans of intense character studies like Ian McEwan's Atonement or Julian Barnes's The Sense of an Ending are likely to find this novella appealing.

3.9

2,615 ratings

54%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

311

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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