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492 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782020418775
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Contemporary French Fiction
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
The wild, macabre tale of the twentieth century and of two men—one looking for something he has lost, the other with nothing much to lose—and "V.," the unknown woman of the title.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,152 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
funny 60%
adventurous 59%
dark 52%
reflective 44%
informative 13%
sad 11%
tense 10%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, GenocideModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual content, RapeMinor
Antisemitism, Transphobia492 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782020418775
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Contemporary French Fiction
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
The wild, macabre tale of the twentieth century and of two men—one looking for something he has lost, the other with nothing much to lose—and "V.," the unknown woman of the title.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,152 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
funny 60%
adventurous 59%
dark 52%
reflective 44%
informative 13%
sad 11%
tense 10%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, GenocideModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual content, RapeMinor
Antisemitism, Transphobia