The Blood of Others by Simone de Beauvoir

The Blood of Others

Simone de Beauvoir

240 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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Jean Blomart, patriot leader against the German forces of occupation, waits throughout an endless night for his lover, Helene, to die. He is the one who sent her on the mission that led to her death, and before morning, he must ultimately decide h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 59%
dark 59%
emotional 59%
sad 45%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.98

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