Reviews

Pauvres Petits Chagrins by Paul Gagné, Miriam Toews, Lori Saint-Martin

liac's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

2.5

Had some moments where it was really good but mostly a very slow and often repetitive read. Probably a point to some of that but it didn’t work for me 

abbywebb's review against another edition

3.0

Whoa, seriously heavy but worth the read. Miriam Toews is a truly gifted and exceptional writer. She has such a realistic yet poetic approach to her ramblings. I loved reading about my hometown too - I vividly pictured every location she mentioned.

irenekelly's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-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

3.75

demoluver's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad

4.25

emiliehaugen's review against another edition

emotional sad

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

3.5

copusb's review against another edition

challenging dark funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

nursekellyreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

massivepizzacrust's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

ladybird4prez's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective

itsbilliam's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

okay so this book had been on my physical TBR for literally 3 years lol. wow. the writing is incredible. the tones of melancholy, humor, and grief all rolled up into one was just addicting and so relatable. as someone who has dealt with grief, especially grief relating to suicide, Toews depiction of the anger and love is just amazing. i loved this book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide