Bloed van anderen by Simone de Beauvoir, Ernst van Altena

261 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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Jean Blomart, patriot leader against the German forces of occupation, waits throughout an endless night for his lover, Helene, to die. He is the one who sent her on the mission that led to her death, and before morning, he must decide how many oth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 59%
dark 59%
emotional 59%
sad 45%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.98

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