42 pages 1 hour read

J.L. Carr

A Month in the Country

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980

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Reviews & Readership

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J.L. Carr's A Month in the Country is widely praised for its poignant and evocative storytelling. Readers appreciate its lyrical prose and deeply reflective narrative. However, some note its slow pacing and sparse plot. Overall, it’s seen as a beautifully crafted meditation on healing and human connection, though it may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action.

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Who Should Read A Month in the Country?

A reader who enjoys A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr likely appreciates subtle, character-driven narratives with themes of healing and nostalgia. Fans of pastoral settings, quiet introspection, and understated literary prose, akin to those found in Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day or L.P. Hartley's The Go-Between, will find this book compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

16-18years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
British Literature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Art
Society: War
Relationships: Marriage
Period
WWI / World War I