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Sweet Days of Discipline

Fleur Jaeggy
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Sweet Days of Discipline

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Fleur Jaeggy

Sweet Days of Discipline

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

101

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Switzerland • 1950s

Topic
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sweet Days of Discipline by Fleur Jaeggy explores the intricate dynamics between young students at a Swiss boarding school. It focuses on the protagonist's introspective journey as she encounters a captivating new student, leading to a powerful exploration of identity, control, and intense psychological connections in a confined environment.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.7

8,014 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sweet Days of Discipline by Fleur Jaeggy is praised for its lyrical prose and intense psychological insight. It effectively captures the complexities of adolescent relationships. However, some readers find its brevity limiting in character development. The book's haunting atmosphere and evocative writing leave a lasting impression.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sweet Days of Discipline?

A reader who enjoys Sweet Days of Discipline by Fleur Jaeggy appreciates introspective, concise prose exploring themes of isolation and obsession. Fans of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides, who revel in psychological depth and the melancholic beauty of solitude, will find this book compelling.

3.7

8,014 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

101

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Switzerland • 1950s

Topic
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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