Mad Shadows by Marie-Claire Blais

Mad Shadows

Marie-Claire Blais

128 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics dark emotional reflective fast-paced
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A harrowing pathology of the soul, Mad Shadows centres on a family group: Patrice, the beautiful and narcissistic son; his ugly and malicious sister, Isabelle-Marie; and Louise, their vain and uncomprehending mother. These characters inhabit an am...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 71%
challenging 42%
tense 42%
reflective 35%
mysterious 28%
emotional 14%
relaxing 7%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 28%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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