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Revelation

Flannery O'Connor
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Revelation

Fiction | Short Story | Adult

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Flannery O'Connor

Revelation

Fiction | Short Story | Adult
Book Details
Pages

24

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Doctor's office • 1960s

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Revelation" by Flannery O'Connor, individuals encounter a significant moment while in a doctor's waiting room. A woman, experiencing a moment of introspection, assesses her social views and moral beliefs after a surprising incident. This encounter challenges her perceptions, prompting self-examination and a reevaluation of her understanding of others.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Unnerving

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

229 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

O'Connor's Revelation is praised for its sharp social commentary and keen insight into human nature, blending irony with deep theological themes. Critics admire its complex characters and moral depth. Some find the narrative too abrupt and its message overly didactic. The story's powerful depiction of personal awakening is a highlight, despite occasional pacing issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Revelation?

Readers who appreciate Revelation by Flannery O'Connor often enjoy Southern Gothic literature, exploring themes of morality, human nature, and grace. Fans of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or Wise Blood by O'Connor herself may find the existential and ethical questions compelling.

3.8

229 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

24

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Doctor's office • 1960s

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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