That Mad Ache by Françoise Sagan, Douglas R. Hofstadter

320 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction romance reflective medium-paced
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That Mad Ache, set in high-society Paris in the mid-1960's, recounts the emotional battle unleashed in the heart of Lucile, a sensitive but rootless young woman who finds herself caught between her carefree, tranquil love for 50-year-old Charles, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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