When Things of the Spirit Come First by Simone de Beauvoir, Patrick O'Brian

When Things of the Spirit Come First

Simone de Beauvoir, Patrick O'Brian

220 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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This is a collection of semi-autobiographical tales written when the author was only 30, before World War II. Each tale concerns a young woman struggling with the effects of a Catholic upbringing, and with the stifling social demands of the French...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 30%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.81

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