The Malady of Death
The Malady of Death
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Hotel By The Sea • Indeterminate Time
1988
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Marguerite Duras's The Malady of Death, a man struggles with his inability to love, engaging a woman to stay with him by the sea. Through their interaction, Duras explores themes of desire, emotional disconnect, and existential longing. The narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships and the profound search for connection.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Contemplative
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Malady of Death by Marguerite Duras is praised for its evocative prose and exploration of intimacy and alienation. Readers appreciate its lyrical style and philosophical depth, though some find it abstract and challenging. The narrative's ambiguity and haunting atmosphere engage, yet may frustrate those seeking a clear storyline. Overall, it intrigues with its existential themes.
Who Should Read The Malady of Death?
A reader of The Malady of Death by Marguerite Duras would savor introspective, existential narratives. Fans of Albert Camus's The Stranger or Jean-Paul Sartre's Nausea will appreciate its minimalist prose and exploration of love, alienation, and identity in a somber, philosophical context.
3,233 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Hotel By The Sea • Indeterminate Time
1988
Adult
18+ years
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