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Happening by Annie Ernaux

rebekahg's review against another edition

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4.5

This was a powerfully brave story. For Annie Ernaux to narrate an emotionally heavy time in her life that was filled with stigma, pain, isolation and pressure, amongst others is very impactful. She doesn’t shy away from the most difficult parts of this which is hard but important, if we hide or distill our experiences we can contribute to that quieting feeling of shame and secrecy. 

It’s not for everyone to do, but I admire Ernaux’s readiness to share her story so candidly. It’s well written as it covers this period in her life and how it affected her. Stories like this are always important to remind us of the need to always advocate for the right to choose.

polyanacb's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

gaby_redacted's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective fast-paced

5.0

beatrice0607's review against another edition

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informative reflective sad slow-paced

1.0

_mar97_'s review against another edition

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informative reflective sad

4.75

hebo1987's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad tense

4.25

liillyy's review against another edition

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dark informative slow-paced

vermuparaleer's review against another edition

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3.0

Tenía tantas ganas de leer a Ernaux que muy probablemente me haya generado unas expectativas demasiado altas.
No me ha gustado, tampoco considero que sea malo, pero no es lo que esperaba.
La historia es fuerte, trágica y un trauma para la autora, pero como tantos otros. Supongo que en los tiempos en los que vivimos, leer sobre el intento clandestino de un aborto, ya no nos resulta traumático, desgraciadamente.
Por otra parte, el estilo narrativo que tiene me desespera: siento que exagera constantemente su lenguaje para enfatizar el drama.
No se cómo serán sus otros libros, tengo pendiente Una Mujer, pero puedo decir desde ya que no me ha cautivado.

valerie_hamilton's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

2.75

kahinareads's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.0