48 pages • 1 hour read
Russell HobanRiddley Walker
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Russell Hoban's Riddley Walker is lauded for its inventive use of language and deep philosophical themes, creating a post-apocalyptic world that's both immersive and thought-provoking. However, its challenging prose can be divisive, potentially frustrating readers. The novel's originality and depth make it a compelling but demanding read.
Who Should Read Riddley Walker?
Readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic, linguistically inventive narratives will savor Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban. Fans of works like A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess and The Road by Cormac McCarthy will appreciate its rich, dystopian world and unique use of language. Ideal for those who relish deep, thought-provoking fiction.
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