Nadja by André Breton

Nadja

André Breton with Richard Howard (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced
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"Nadja, " originally published in France in 1928, is the first and perhaps best Surrealist romance ever written, a book which defined that movement's attitude toward everyday life. The principal narrative is an account of the author's relationship...

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Moods

reflective 82%
challenging 44%
mysterious 43%
emotional 24%
dark 14%
sad 9%
informative 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 34%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | N/A: 9% | A mix: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.37

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