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Black summer, a novel

Pages
326
Published
1963
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel delves into the unsettling summer of a young boy named Richard, who is sent to live with his grandmother in a small French village. As Richard navigates the unfamiliar surroundings and the complexities of his own mind, he grapples with disturbing thoughts and a growing sense of isolation. The story explores the dark undercurrents of childhood and the fragile line between innocence and madness.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma

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