How Should a Person Be?
How Should a Person Be?
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Toronto, Canada • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
How Should a Person Be? by Sheila Heti explores the journey of a person seeking identity and meaning in contemporary life. Blending fiction and autobiography, the narrative delves into themes of friendship, art, and existential inquiry, following a playwright's quest for self-discovery amidst personal challenges and artistic exploration.
Contemplative
Humorous
Emotional
Challenging
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
How Should a Person Be? by Sheila Heti is praised for its bold and unconventional narrative, blending fiction and memoir in a raw exploration of identity and creativity. Critics appreciate its honest, thought-provoking prose, though some find it overly self-indulgent and lacking in cohesive plot. Heti's introspective style offers a unique and divisive literary experience.
Who Should Read How Should a Person Be??
Readers who enjoy introspective and unconventional narratives would appreciate Sheila Heti's How Should a Person Be? Fans of My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh and The Idiot by Elif Batuman will likely connect with its blend of fiction and autobiography, exploring themes of identity, art, and friendship.
16,935 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Toronto, Canada • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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