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Speedboat

Renata Adler
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Speedboat

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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Renata Adler

Speedboat

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1970s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Speedboat by Renata Adler follows journalist Jen Fain as she navigates life's unpredictability. The narrative provides glimpses into her experiences, relationships, and observations, presenting a series of fragmented anecdotes that capture the complexities of modern life. Through this mosaic-like storytelling, the reader gains insight into Jen's personal and professional journeys.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

7,360 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Renata Adler's Speedboat is acclaimed for its innovative narrative style, blending fragmented vignettes to capture the complexities of modern life. Critics praise its wit and insight into human experiences, though some find the disjointed structure challenging. The novel's impressionistic approach either enthralls or frustrates readers, depending on their preferences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Speedboat?

A reader who enjoys Speedboat by Renata Adler would appreciate experimental narratives and sharp, reflective prose. Fans of Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem or Virginia Woolf's The Waves will likely be drawn to Adler's incisive and fragmented storytelling style.

4.0

7,360 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1970s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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