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244 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782742777907
Format: Paperback
Language: French
Publisher: Actes Sud
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Une jeune femme entre dans une pâtisserie pour acheter un gâteau d'anniversaire à son fils mort depuis longtemps. Dans l'arrière-boutique, une vendeuse pleure en silence. Un journaliste arrive dans un hôtel sur lequel il doit écrire un article. Da...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,641 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
emotional 25%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Torture, InfidelityMinor
Suicide attempt, Animal death, Mental illness
244 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782742777907
Format: Paperback
Language: French
Publisher: Actes Sud
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Une jeune femme entre dans une pâtisserie pour acheter un gâteau d'anniversaire à son fils mort depuis longtemps. Dans l'arrière-boutique, une vendeuse pleure en silence. Un journaliste arrive dans un hôtel sur lequel il doit écrire un article. Da...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,641 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
emotional 25%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Torture, InfidelityMinor
Suicide attempt, Animal death, Mental illness