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The Vixen

Francine Prose
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The Vixen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Francine Prose

The Vixen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1950s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Vixen by Francine Prose is a historical novel set in 1950s America, centered around a young Jewish editor who faces moral dilemmas while working on a sensationalist manuscript inspired by the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. The story explores themes of conscience, identity, and the influence of cultural and political forces.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Romantic

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.6

3,534 ratings

49%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Vixen by Francine Prose is praised for its sharp prose and intriguing plot set during the McCarthy era. Critics admire Prose's ability to weave historical fiction with humor and suspense. Some feel the narrative can be unevenly paced, but the novel's clever commentary on censorship and ambition shines through, offering a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Vixen?

A reader who enjoys The Vixen by Francine Prose appreciates historical fiction with satirical undertones, and complex moral dilemmas. Fans of novels like The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon or The Plot Against America by Philip Roth will be drawn to its wit and exploration of post-McCarthy America.

3.6

3,534 ratings

49%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1950s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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