Good Morning, Midnight

In Good Morning, Midnight, a young woman confronts her personal demons while seeking independence in 1930s Paris, navigating loneliness and despair along the way.

In 1930s Paris, a young woman navigates the complexities of life in a city where every cheap hotel room feels the same. She is on a journey to teach herself indifference after escaping personal tragedy. Her quest for courage and independence leads her to a resolve: to expect nothing from anyone, especially not kindness from men. In her mind, the next step is to dye her hair blonde, marking a new beginning in her life.

Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys offers an intimate look into the life of Sophia Jansen, a woman whose struggle for self-determination is fraught with loneliness and despair. Rhys's writing captures the nuances of Sophia's experience, revealing the painful complexity of her emancipation. The narrative is both modern and timeless, reflecting the inner turmoil that many young women face as they seek their place in the world.

With an introduction by A.L. Kennedy, the novel showcases Rhys's extraordinary talent for articulating the anguish of women in a patriarchal society. Kennedy describes Rhys's eloquence in discussing human relationships as chilling yet moving, emphasizing the emotional depth of Good Morning, Midnight. Through Sophia's story, readers are invited to explore themes of resilience and the bittersweet nature of personal freedom.