Thérèse and Isabelle by Violette Leduc

Thérèse and Isabelle

Violette Leduc with Sophie Lewis (Translator), Michael Lucey (Contributor)

152 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional reflective fast-paced
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"This is all the raw urgency of female adolescent sexuality: its energy and intensity, the push-pull of its excitement, its dangers and glories, building to a coming explosion."—Kate Millett, author of Mother Millett"Read it in one sitting. . . . ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 35%
reflective 32%
tense 28%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 52%
slow 23%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | Plot: 3% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.65

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