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159 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186351
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 04 October 2001
Description
David, a young American in 1950s Paris, is waiting for his fiancée to return from vacation in Spain. But when he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, the two men are drawn into an intense affair. After three months David's fiancée returns an...
Community Reviews Summary of 29,180 reviews
Moods
sad 79%
reflective 65%
dark 52%
tense 28%
challenging 25%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 27% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 28% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Toxic relationship, DeathModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Child death, Transphobia159 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186351
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 04 October 2001
Description
David, a young American in 1950s Paris, is waiting for his fiancée to return from vacation in Spain. But when he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, the two men are drawn into an intense affair. After three months David's fiancée returns an...
Community Reviews Summary of 29,180 reviews
Moods
sad 79%
reflective 65%
dark 52%
tense 28%
challenging 25%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 27% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 28% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Toxic relationship, DeathModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Child death, Transphobia