The Inseparables by Simone de Beauvoir

The Inseparables

Simone de Beauvoir with Lauren Elkin (Translator), Sylvie Le Bon de Beauvoir (Contributor), Deborah Levy (Contributor)

176 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

When Andrée joins her school, Sylvie is immediately fascinated. Andrée is small for her age, but walks with the confidence of an adult. Under her red coat, she hides terrible burn scars. And when she imagines beautiful things, she gets goosebumps....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,436 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 78%
sad 58%
inspiring 16%
challenging 15%
dark 14%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 37%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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