Reviews

Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan

sophdixon's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

erinastin's review against another edition

2.0

I know exactly what Francoise Sagan was trying to do here, but I feel like she really missed the mark. The writing was jumpy and the characters’ actions felt highly unmotivated. I do wonder what it would be like to read this in its original language and if the translation was part of the problem.

henri04's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sabrienab's review

slow-paced

2.0

weejman33's review against another edition

4.0

These are horrible people and I want them to face consequences.

sof_28's review against another edition

relaxing fast-paced

4.0

eschlo__'s review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tararoi_'s review against another edition

3.0

dark, menacing and ultimately thought provoking.

readerziyya's review

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

bellep's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0