Villa des Roses by Willem Elsschot

Villa des Roses

Willem Elsschot

144 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The gilt-lettered advertisement outside Madame Brulot's pension in the shabby rue d'Armaille promises a "first-class family boardinghouse." But only one thing is certain about this so-called reputable Parisian pension—few guests emerge from their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

funny 61%
emotional 46%
lighthearted 46%
challenging 23%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
reflective 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.21

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