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In the Land of Pain

Alphonse Daudet
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In the Land of Pain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003

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Alphonse Daudet

In the Land of Pain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In the Land of Pain by Alphonse Daudet is a collection of personal notes and reflections by the author as he endures the debilitating effects of syphilis. Daudet provides a raw and empathetic insight into the experiences of a person facing chronic pain and illness, capturing the emotional and physical challenges involved.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.1

567 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In the Land of Pain by Alphonse Daudet offers a poignant exploration of suffering, capturing the raw emotional depth of illness. Readers often praise its lyrical prose and keen insights into human vulnerability. However, some criticize its fragmented style, which can detract from narrative coherence. Overall, it's a powerful, empathetic reflection on pain's impact on life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In the Land of Pain?

A reader captivated by personal reflection and the human condition would enjoy Alphonse Daudet's In the Land of Pain. Similar in its introspective examination of suffering to Virginia Woolf's On Being Ill, this book appeals to those interested in vivid, poignant accounts of illness and its effects on the soul.

4.1

567 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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