A Season in the Life of Emmanuel  by Marie-Claire Blais

A Season in the Life of Emmanuel

Marie-Claire Blais

138 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.03

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