41 pages • 1 hour read
Dorothy L. SayersGaudy Night
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1935A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Dorothy L. Sayers' Gaudy Night is lauded for its intellectual depth and intricate mystery, set against the backdrop of an Oxford women's college. Reviewers commend its exploration of feminism and academic life. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot weighed down by philosophical digressions. Overall, it's praised as a compelling, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Gaudy Night?
Readers who enjoy Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers typically appreciate intellectually stimulating mysteries with strong, independent female protagonists. Similar audiences might favor works like Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh or Miss Marple series by Agatha Christie, which blend wit, social critique, and intricate plots.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
870L