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Duras writing style is like poetry in prose. The book doesn't shy away from the grittier aspects of life, adding a raw authenticity to the narrative. I find it disturbing, but if you enjoy immersive storytelling with a touch of the unconventional, you might find this book captivating.

juliarochelle's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced

2.0

bluelilyblue's review

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emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

Content Warnings

chloette's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

tous les hommes sont « il » et toutes les femmes sont « elle », y compris la narratrice
ces fragments m’ont vraiment laissée de marbre, il y avait de jolis passages mais tout étant décousu, ça ne m’a pas permis d’entrer totalement dans le livre

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3.0

this book has been long in my to-read list, since high school! and finally I've decided to read it. was not disappointed, I understand why it's so famous; it treats sensitive issues in a such beautiful literary way, and it's an autobiography!!
for me, the topic of pathological mothers/ mental illness in parents is always an interesting topic in literature, especially when it's done well. I loved how she was describing her mother the whole book; oscillating between loathing her and pitying her, wanting to kill her and crying bc she can't do much to help her.
just a very nice short read, liked it

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