Sweet Days of Discipline
Sweet Days of Discipline
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Switzerland • 1950s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
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Fleur Jaeggy's Sweet Days of Discipline won the prestigious Premio Bagutta literary award in Italy upon its publication.
The novel is known for its concise and piercing prose, with some readers and critics comparing its minimalist style to the works of authors like Thomas Bernhard.
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Fleur Jaeggy wrote Sweet Days of Discipline in Italian, although she was born in Switzerland and is fluent in multiple languages, including German.
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Novel • Fiction
Switzerland • 1950s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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