In the Absence of Men by Philippe Besson

In the Absence of Men

Philippe Besson

176 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced
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It is 1916. Vincent is sixteen, on the brink of manhood. Vincent is aristocratic and privileged, frequenting the salons of Paris while France is at war and the city almost deserted of men. In that brutal summer, Vincent's beauty and precocity cap...

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Community Reviews Summary of 497 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 82%
reflective 68%
dark 31%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 29%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.01

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