Belle de jour by Joseph Kessel, Geoffrey Atheling Wagner, İhsan Akay

188 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics erotica challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Description

The startling and groundbreaking novel that inspired Luis Buñuel's film by the same name is finally available once more. In a world that blurs the lines between feminism and female sexuality, Belle de Jour remains as vital and controversial today ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
reflective 63%
sad 63%
challenging 54%
tense 54%
emotional 45%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.48

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