The L Shaped Room by Lynne Reid Banks
This novel explores the life of a young, unmarried woman who finds herself pregnant and is subsequently disowned by her father. In search of a new beginning, she moves into a dingy L-shaped room in a boarding house in London. The narrative delves into her struggles and the relationships she forms with the other residents of the house, who are considered misfits by society. Through her journey, the book addresses themes of prejudice, love, and the resilience of the human spirit, as she confronts societal norms and expectations in the 1950s.
The 4152nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 250-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)