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

A Season in the Life of Emmanuel

Marie-Claire Blais with Derek Coltman (Translator), Mary Meigs (Illustrator)

161 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Following the life of newborn infant, Emmanuel, this great contemporary novel of Quebec exposes a painful history central to the new consciousness that emerged in the 1960s known as "the quiet revolution." The story of Emmanuel and his 15 brothers...

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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?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 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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