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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
The main problem with this book was the language, since I had to read it for the summer assignments in the original language. I have been studying French for three years now and I have an intermediate/advanced level, but in some places I was forced to translate entire sentences because I did not understand them.
As I went on with it, I kind of "gave in" to the fact that I couldn't understand everything and, since the story wasn't getting to me, I started to go beyond the parts I didn't understand.
Unfortunately, much of my negative rating depends on this: I did not enjoy the book for a single second.
But, as of the novel itself, I found it really slow since there was often a lot of political and social monologues that made the reading really boring. I never wanted to continue reading and I forced myself to.
I am aware that it is a great classic of French literature, but I have not found a single reason to appreciate it.
As I went on with it, I kind of "gave in" to the fact that I couldn't understand everything and, since the story wasn't getting to me, I started to go beyond the parts I didn't understand.
Unfortunately, much of my negative rating depends on this: I did not enjoy the book for a single second.
But, as of the novel itself, I found it really slow since there was often a lot of political and social monologues that made the reading really boring. I never wanted to continue reading and I forced myself to.
I am aware that it is a great classic of French literature, but I have not found a single reason to appreciate it.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
«Vêtue de blanc, la tête penchée et foulant à peine le lit, elle était là comme un ange descendu des cieux, comme une apparition qu'un souffle pouvait faire disparaitre.»
FRANCE
Even the translated version of this is so poetic and beautiful to read
Even the translated version of this is so poetic and beautiful to read
It was OK. The main character was frivolous with his power and then miserly with his life which prevented him from enjoying any of it.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
Novela excesiva sobre los excesos que deseamos para huir de la ausencia. Balzac escribe bien pero a ratos empalaga. Es lo primero que leo de él; habrá que darle otra oportunidad a ver.
reflective
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:
No