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The Volcano Lover

Susan Sontag
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The Volcano Lover

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Susan Sontag

The Volcano Lover

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Naples, Italy • 18th century

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Volcano Lover by Susan Sontag explores the intertwined lives of individuals obsessed with passion, art, and politics in 18th-century Naples. The narrative centers around a collector, a woman caught in cultural and personal dilemmas, and a fervent revolutionary, delving into themes of desire and the consequences of personal choices.

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,291 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Susan Sontag's The Volcano Lover is often praised for its rich historical context and imaginative narrative, delving into themes of passion and obsession. Critics commend Sontag's intricate prose and depth of character exploration. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative's philosophical digressions distracting. The novel's intellectual depth may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Volcano Lover?

A reader who enjoys The Volcano Lover by Susan Sontag likely appreciates historical fiction blended with philosophical inquiry and rich character analysis. Fans of A.S. Byatt’s Possession or Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose might also find this work engaging.

3.9

3,291 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Naples, Italy • 18th century

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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