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A Crystal Age

William Henry Hudson
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A Crystal Age

Fiction | Novel | Adult

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William Henry Hudson

A Crystal Age

Fiction | Novel | Adult
Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Crystal Age, William Henry Hudson explores a person's journey from the contemporary world to a distant future society with unique customs and values. The protagonist navigates personal identity and cultural shifts, encountering themes of nature, community, and individuality in a world different from their own.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.2

340 ratings

37%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

29%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Crystal Age by William Henry Hudson is a thought-provoking exploration of a utopian future that challenges societal norms and gender roles. Positive reviews highlight its imaginative world-building and philosophical depth, while critics point to its occasionally slow pacing and lack of character development. Overall, this novel offers a unique and reflective reading experience.

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Who Should Read A Crystal Age?

A reader captivated by utopian narratives and pastoral settings would relish A Crystal Age. Fans of Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman or News from Nowhere by William Morris, who appreciate explorations of societal ideals and harmony with nature, will find Hudson's vision intriguing and thought-provoking.

3.2

340 ratings

37%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

29%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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