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Jeffty Is Five

Harlan Ellison
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Jeffty Is Five

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1977

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Harlan Ellison

Jeffty Is Five

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

American Town • 1940s

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Jeffty Is Five" by Harlan Ellison, a young boy named Jeffty remains perpetually five years old while the world around him changes. The story explores themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the passage of time, highlighting the contrast between childhood innocence and adult realities.

Mysterious

Dark

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

338 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Harlan Ellison's Jeffty Is Five is lauded for its imaginative storytelling and emotional depth, capturing nostalgia while examining the complexities of time and innocence. Critics appreciate its compelling narrative and poignant themes but note that some readers may find its conclusion abrupt or unsettling. Overall, the story is a thought-provoking exploration of childhood and change.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jeffty Is Five?

A reader who enjoys Jeffty Is Five by Harlan Ellison might be captivated by nostalgic themes, speculative fiction, and explorations of childhood innocence. Fans of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes and Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane would likely appreciate its blend of fantasy and poignant emotion.

4.1

338 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

American Town • 1940s

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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