The Summer Before the Dark
Lessing, Doris
literary fiction
psychological realism
past tense
third limited POV
~350 pp
A slow-burn literary fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Contains notable romance.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 87,574 |
| Page count | ~350 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |