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Marie-Claire Blais
138 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771098802
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Canadian Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her third and most powerful novel, Marie-Claire Blais explores, with sober compassion and realistic detail, a season in the life of Emmanuel, the sixteenth child of a poverty-stricken farmer's family in rural Quebec. First published in 1965, "A...
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Marie-Claire Blais
138 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771098802
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Canadian Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her third and most powerful novel, Marie-Claire Blais explores, with sober compassion and realistic detail, a season in the life of Emmanuel, the sixteenth child of a poverty-stricken farmer's family in rural Quebec. First published in 1965, "A...
Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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.