Promising Young Women by Suzanne Scanlon

Promising Young Women

Suzanne Scanlon

160 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate deeply moving and challenging explorations of the human experience, particularly those who resonate with themes of mental health, identity, and the complexities of the human condition, Promising Young Women by Suzanne Scanlon is a hauntingly beautiful and profoundly relatable read.

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A series of fragmentary tales tells the story of Lizzie, a young woman who, in her early twenties, unexpectedly embarks on a journey through psychiatric institutions, a journey that will end up lasting many years. With echoes of Sylvia Plath, and ...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 155 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

reflective: 82%

emotional: 76%

sad: 64%

funny: 23%

challenging: 17%

tense: 17%

informative: 11%

mysterious: 11%


Pace

53% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
69% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
63% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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