Plot Summary

Thinks...

David Lodge
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Thinks...

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

Book Brief

David Lodge

Thinks...

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gloucestershire, England • 1990s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Thinks... by David Lodge explores a university setting, focusing on the interactions between a cognitive scientist and a novelist. It delves into themes of consciousness, creativity, and academic life, examining how personal and professional boundaries intersect and challenge the characters as they navigate complex intellectual and emotional landscapes.

Contemplative

Informative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

David Lodge's Thinks... cleverly explores consciousness through engaging characters and witty dialogue, blending romance and intellect. Critics praise its humor and insight but note occasional predictability and uneven pacing. The novel appeals to those intrigued by philosophical musings and human interactions, though some may find it overly academic.

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Who Should Read Thinks...?

A reader who enjoys Thinks... by David Lodge would likely appreciate witty narratives about academia, consciousness, and relationships. Fans of Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities or Richard Russo's Straight Man would find similar satirical and intellectual exploration appealing.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gloucestershire, England • 1990s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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