Vreeland, Susan: 1946-2017
Life Studies, 2004 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Upper-intermediate
- Vocabulary – Mostly common, everyday words with a few abstract or reflective terms.
Sentences – Generally clear and straightforward, with occasional longer, thoughtful constructions.
Ideas – Concepts are reflective and philosophical, requiring interpretation rather than simple reading (e.g. Time: Time is treated as something emotionally experienced, not merely chronological).
- Vocabulary – Mostly common, everyday words with a few abstract or reflective terms.
- The novel combines everyday vocabulary with occasional abstract ideas and reflective phrasing that require inference and thoughtful interpretation.