Lone Women by Victor LaValle (2017)

Name: Lone Women
Author: Victor LaValle

A young woman named Thea lives alone on a remote island off the coast of Maine. She has been there for as long as she can remember, and her isolation has made her fiercely independent and self-sufficient. However, when a mysterious stranger arrives on the island, Thea's solitary existence is disrupted, and she begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and her past.

By Victor LaValle · First published 2017 · Genre: Fiction, Suburban Literature, Women's Literature · 60 chapters · 90,445 words

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"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down." / -Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon

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Work type: Novel
Author: Victor LaValle
Date: 2017 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Suburban Literature, Women's Literature, Psychological Fiction
Length: 90,445 words
Structure: 68 chapters, 2,731 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — As a novel, 'Lone Women' naturally falls under the broad category of fiction.
Suburban Literature — The plot explores the character's life and struggles in a suburban setting.
Women's Literature — The book explores themes specific to women's experiences and perspective.
Psychological Fiction — The novel delves into the protagonist's psychological state and personal growth.

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