Reviews - Madame Bovary: Sittenbild aus der Provinz

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Madame Bovary: Sittenbild aus der Provinz

Gustave Flaubert

3.51 AVERAGE

jenilew's review against another edition

3.5

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

xacely's review against another edition

4.5

dark reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

annadamsgaard's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

natushacb's review against another edition

3.0

¡Que libro tan pesado! Y con un personaje principal que nunca se me va a olvidar por lo insoportable que fue. Nunca me había molestado tanto un libro, de verdad... Pero las descripciones son tan detalladas y precisas que se aplaude la manera que esta escrito.

laurenwall60's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional funny reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Read as part of Night School Bar reading group, with class discussion. I was surprised at how relatable this novel was in terms of Emma’s restlessness with her daily activities, and yearning for something new but being unsatisfied each time she tries. Flaubert’s style is incredible, although exhausting at times, and the Lydia Davis translation was stunning.