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A review by alexiacambaling
Le Horla by André Fermigier, Guy de Maupassant
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This is the first book, well, short story collection I read in French. Some stories I struggled with and referred to a translation and I did have to use the dictionary a lot but I enjoyed it. Guy de Maupassant's writing style is fairly straightforward although the use of some old-fashioned vocabulary can make some stories a little difficult. Le Horla, which I read without a translation or a dictionary was the one I enjoyed the most. I felt like it's almost a shame most of the stories were more realistic.
Still, other than Le Horla, I enjoyed Sauvee and Le Signe, two stories featuring the Marquise of Rennedon and Baroness de Grangerie, as well as Au Bois and Le Rois. I enjoyed reading about the characters and the plots are simple, but interesting. I'll definitely be reading more by Guy de Maupassant as I continue learning French.
Still, other than Le Horla, I enjoyed Sauvee and Le Signe, two stories featuring the Marquise of Rennedon and Baroness de Grangerie, as well as Au Bois and Le Rois. I enjoyed reading about the characters and the plots are simple, but interesting. I'll definitely be reading more by Guy de Maupassant as I continue learning French.