Comfort Me with Apples
Comfort Me with Apples
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
Beta103
Novel • Fiction
Arcadia Gardens • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente follows a woman who believes she lives an idyllic life in a perfect community. As she uncovers unsettling truths about her world and existence, her perception of reality is challenged, leading to a haunting discovery about her own identity and purpose.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente is lauded for its poetic prose and suspenseful atmosphere, drawing readers into a chilling, enigmatic narrative. The novella's allegorical depth and unique storyline captivate, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it cleverly intertwines mystery and myth, appealing to fans of thought-provoking tales.
Who Should Read Comfort Me with Apples?
A reader who enjoys Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente likely appreciates dark fairy tales and psychological thrillers. Fans of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides or The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey might find similar intrigue in its suspenseful, allegorical narrative.
32,648 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Arcadia Gardens • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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