Jezebel by Irène Némirovsky

199 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark reflective slow-paced
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From the author of the bestselling Suite Française.In a French courtroom, the trial of a woman is taking place. Gladys Eysenach is no longer young, but she is still beautiful, elegant, cold. She is accused of shooting dead her much-younger lover. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

tense 66%
dark 60%
reflective 53%
sad 53%
emotional 46%
mysterious 40%
inspiring 13%
challenging 6%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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