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Study for Obedience

Sarah Bernstein
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Study for Obedience

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Sarah Bernstein

Study for Obedience

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.1

12,502 ratings

33%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

30%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein elicits mixed reactions. Critics praise the book for its lyrical prose and insightful exploration of obedience and individuality, but some find the narrative slow and lacking in plot development. The novel's thematic depth and character introspection are appreciated, though its abstract structure challenges conventional storytelling preferences.

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Who Should Read Study for Obedience?

Readers who appreciate Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein likely enjoy introspective, literary fiction exploring themes of isolation and societal expectations. Fans of Rachel Cusk's Outline series or Ottessa Moshfegh’s My Year of Rest and Relaxation would find this novel compelling.

3.1

12,502 ratings

33%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

30%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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