Reviews

The Chips Are Down by Jean-Paul Sartre

alicereno's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

fernhunter's review

lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I am absolutely in love with this book and especially with the characters. Pierre is such a charismatic and lovable person, you can't help but feel sorry for him. He is a very mature character with strong morals and values that he is ready to protect. Ève is no less impressive. She is simply a queen and is very empowering and strong for her time. They're both very interesting separately and together form a very beautiful relationship. It was my first ever screenplay and I loved the pace and dynamics of it. Very simple read, highly recommend you to read it because it is sad yet warm and makes your emotions jump and dance.

mariens's review

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

tj_someone's review

relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Not a particularly special book, but I enjoyed the story nonetheless.
It's a bit of a stereotypical Romeo and Julliet inspired situation, but it's a good, short read still. I especially enjoyed his idea of what a life after death would look like, but I was also wishing for more depth and details on it that never came. I was left with more questions then answers, but death serves the plot of the story nicely.