this is my favourite french book
reflective
challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It's sad that this is the author’s autobiographical fiction. Although at the end, family members leave each other to find individuals’ lives, but I cannot imagine the characters having better lives and seeking their real happiness.
challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Un roman bien écrit sur une histoire familiale, avec une forte dimension psychologique. J'ai trouvé très intéressante cette vision désanchantée des colonies françaises (en Indochine). Beaucoup de passages assez glauques dérangent et restent en tête. Bien que je ne me sois pas attachée aux personnages j'ai aimé la détermination de la mère, la passion de Joseph et la résignation de Suzanne.
adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Eh bien il ne me reste plus qu'à lire l'ensemble de l’œuvre de Marguerite Duras...