Wittgenstein’s Mistress
Wittgenstein’s Mistress
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Wittgenstein's Mistress, a person named Kate finds herself seemingly alone in a world without people. She narrates her experiences, memories, and thoughts, referencing art, history, and philosophy. The novel examines themes of loneliness, memory, and the construction of reality through a fragmented, stream-of-consciousness style.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Wittgenstein’s Mistress by David Markson is celebrated for its innovative narrative and philosophical depth, often described as a profound meditation on solitude and memory. Readers appreciate its unique structure and introspective style. However, some find its abstract nature challenging and disorienting. Overall, it is lauded for its thought-provoking and evocative prose.
Who Should Read Wittgenstein’s Mistress?
A reader who relishes Wittgenstein’s Mistress would appreciate existential musings and fragmented narrative structures, similar to those in House of Leaves or The Crying of Lot 49. Ideal for fans of introspective, post-modern texts that blend philosophy and art in a solitary, reflective experience.
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Adult
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