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352 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393308457
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 12 June 1992
Description
Probably de Beauvoir's strangest and most compelling novel, this is the captivating story of a beautiful young actress who revives a downcast stranger at a French resort.He becomes thoroughly attached to her and confides a terrifying truth: he is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews
Moods
sad 46%
challenging 42%
dark 38%
emotional 29%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
informative 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Death, WarModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts352 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393308457
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 12 June 1992
Description
Probably de Beauvoir's strangest and most compelling novel, this is the captivating story of a beautiful young actress who revives a downcast stranger at a French resort.He becomes thoroughly attached to her and confides a terrifying truth: he is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews
Moods
sad 46%
challenging 42%
dark 38%
emotional 29%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
informative 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, WarModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts