Lessing, Doris: 1919 - 2013
Mara and Dann, 1999 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Medium
- Vocabulary – The book uses some unusual or slightly archaic words, but most are understandable in context.
Sentence Structures – Lessing often writes long, descriptive sentences. They require careful reading but aren’t overly complex grammatically.
Themes & Ideas – The story explores human survival, society, and morality. These ideas are thoughtful but not abstractly philosophical, so comprehension is achievable for upper-intermediate readers.
Narrative Style – The narration is clear and linear. There are few confusing shifts in time or perspective.
- Vocabulary – The book uses some unusual or slightly archaic words, but most are understandable in context.
- The novel uses descriptive language and complex sentences but is generally accessible to readers with an upper-intermediate level of English.