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377 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558619043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
In this retelling of Balzac's Parisian classic Cousin Bette, Sarah Shulman spins her revenge story in Mad Men-era New York City. Bette, a lonely spinster, has worked as a secretary at an ad agency for thirty years. Her only real friend is her apar...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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377 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558619043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
In this retelling of Balzac's Parisian classic Cousin Bette, Sarah Shulman spins her revenge story in Mad Men-era New York City. Bette, a lonely spinster, has worked as a secretary at an ad agency for thirty years. Her only real friend is her apar...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.