Suite Francaise by Irène Némirovsky

Suite Francaise

Irène Némirovsky

431 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction classics historical sad slow-paced
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Beginning in Paris on the eve of the Nazi occupation in 1940, Suite Fran aise tells the remarkable story of men and women thrown together in circumstances beyond their control. As Parisians flee the city, human folly surfaces in every imaginable w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,633 reviews

Moods

sad 70%
emotional 68%
reflective 57%
dark 34%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
informative 24%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 48%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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