An Untamed State
An Untamed State
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Haiti • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In An Untamed State, author Roxane Gay tells the harrowing story of a woman's life altered by a traumatic kidnapping in Haiti. Through an exploration of her resilience and recovery, the novel examines themes of privilege, power, and the strength needed to rebuild one's life after unimaginable hardship.
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay is lauded for its intense, powerful narrative and emotional depth. Reviewers praise Gay's exploration of trauma and resilience, highlighting the complex portrayal of human suffering and recovery. Some critique it for harrowing content and abrupt pacing. Overall, it's seen as a profound and challenging read that doesn't shy away from difficult themes.
Who Should Read An Untamed State?
An ideal reader for Roxane Gay's An Untamed State appreciates intense, emotional narratives exploring themes of trauma, resilience, and identity. They likely enjoy works such as Toni Morrison's Beloved and Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns, which similarly delve into complex human experiences with profound empathy.
22,419 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Haiti • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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