amiewhittemore 's review for:

Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert

3.0

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I read this because I'm pretending I will write an essay collection by the same title. There were moments of lovely language and some humor but overall it was a bit of a slog. The main character is annoying--selfish, self-centered, and just kind of absurd. It is interesting how it is a book about class/revolution as well as about matters of romantic entanglements. I'm not sure I find the balance convincing. Overall, not my favorite but feels good to have my homework done.