40 pages 1 hour read

Jean Rhys

Good Morning, Midnight

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1939

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Reviews & Readership

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Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys is praised for its evocative portrayal of isolation and loss, with many lauding Rhys's lyrical prose and deep psychological insight. Critics note the compelling, albeit bleak, atmosphere, though some find the protagonist's desolation overwhelming. Despite this, its honest exploration of despair renders it a significant literary work.

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Who Should Read Good Morning, Midnight?

A reader who would enjoy Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys likely appreciates deeply introspective, character-driven narratives. They might also enjoy works like The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath or Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, which similarly explore themes of existential despair and the complexities of the human psyche.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
French Literature
Classic Fiction
Period
The Lost Generation
Themes
Values/Ideas: Fate
Topics
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Gender / Feminism
History: World