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220 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
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Language: English
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This is a collection of semi-autobiographical tales written when the author was only 30, before World War II. Each tale concerns a young woman struggling with the effects of a Catholic upbringing, and with the stifling social demands of the French...
Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
sad 50%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 30%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Sexual assaultMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism220 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is a collection of semi-autobiographical tales written when the author was only 30, before World War II. Each tale concerns a young woman struggling with the effects of a Catholic upbringing, and with the stifling social demands of the French...
Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
sad 50%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 30%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assaultMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism