33 pages 1 hour read

Christopher Isherwood

A Single Man: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1964

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Reviews & Readership

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Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man is widely praised for its poignant exploration of grief and identity. Critics highlight Isherwood’s elegant prose and deep character study, while some note a disjointed narrative flow. Overall, the novel’s emotional depth and introspective nature resonate powerfully, offering a profound literary experience despite occasional structural flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Single Man?

A reader who would enjoy A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood is likely drawn to introspective novels exploring identity, grief, and human connection. They would appreciate the emotional depth and narrative style similar to Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
LGBTQ
Love / Sexuality
Depression / Suicide
Themes
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Genre
British Literature
Classic Fiction