Self Portrait in Green by Marie NDiaye

Self Portrait in Green

Marie NDiaye with Jordan Stump (Translator)

87 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism memoir reflective slow-paced
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Obsessed by her encounters with the mysterious green women, and haunted by the Garonne River, a nameless narrator seeks them out in La Roele, Paris, Marseille, and Ouagadougou. Each encounter reveals different aspects of the women; real or imagine...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
mysterious 68%
challenging 43%
dark 27%
emotional 27%
tense 20%
sad 14%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 34%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 22% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.58

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