The High-Life by Jean-Pierre Martinet, Henry Vale

48 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction short stories dark slow-paced
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Adolphe Marlaud’s rule of conduct is simple: live as little as possible so as to suffer as little as possible. For Marlaud, this involves carrying out a meager existence on rue Froidevaux in Paris, tending to his father’s grave in the cemetery acr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
funny 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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