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Pure Colour

A Novel
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

"A short epic novel about art, grief, and love by Sheila Heti, the author of Motherhood and How Should A Person Be?"--

About the author

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Sheila Heti

Sheila Heti is a writer known for books such as How Should a Person Be? and Maternidad. Her work spans fiction and experimental prose, including titles like Garden of Creatures and Diaris alfabètics.

Characters

MiraProtagonist

A young woman who experiences a profound loss and embarks on a journey of grief, love, and artistic exploration.

GodSupporting

A character who takes on various forms and guides Mira through different stages of existence and understanding.

All characters in Pure Colour

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the overall tone of Sheila Heti's Pure Colour?

    Pure Colour is a philosophical and experimental novel that explores themes of love, grief, and the nature of existence. It has a contemplative and often abstract tone.

  • How does Pure Colour compare to Sheila Heti's other works?

    Pure Colour continues Sheila Heti's characteristic blend of philosophical inquiry and autofiction, similar to her previous novels like How Should a Person Be? and Motherhood. It maintains her distinctive voice and intellectual curiosity.