Le Bal; And, Snow in Autumn by Sandra Smith, Irène Némirovsky

Le Bal; And, Snow in Autumn

Sandra Smith, Irène Némirovsky

106 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics short stories sad medium-paced
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Le Bal' depicts the life of the Kampfs who, having recently gone up in the world thanks to luck with the stock, decide to throw a ball in order to launch themselves into society. 'Snow in Autumn' pays homage Chekhov and chronicles the life of a de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

sad 66%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
dark 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.63

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