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264 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Bored and lonely, 15-year-old Hélène decides to pay a visit to her father’s mistress. Within days, she is captivated by Tamara, a Russian émigré whose arts of enchantment include lingering kisses, sudden dismissals, and savage, rapturous reunions....
Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuseModerate
Sexism, Alcohol, ClassismMinor
Rape, Death of parent
264 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Bored and lonely, 15-year-old Hélène decides to pay a visit to her father’s mistress. Within days, she is captivated by Tamara, a Russian émigré whose arts of enchantment include lingering kisses, sudden dismissals, and savage, rapturous reunions....
Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuseModerate
Sexism, Alcohol, ClassismMinor
Rape, Death of parent