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soparosa's review against another edition
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4.0
Muy interesante si te interesa la religión y la clase obrera, todo esto bajo el contexto de Francia en los años 50. La diferencia entre la sociedad francesa y española no es para nada tan notable como supuse que sería, lo que hace que, incluso si el lenguaje puede resultar frío y desapegado -probablemente debido a no estar en su lengua original-, los lectores podamos sentir cierta conexión con las vivencias de la autora. Plantea temas que dan mucho que pensar a la par que transmite la sensación de incertidumbre y engorro que la escritora vivía a diario en aquella época, lo que nos deja insatisfechos pero también enganchados.
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Graphic: Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny
dezembrluft's review against another edition
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4.0
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Graphic: Murder
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
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Thank you to Netgalley and Fitzcarraldo for the eARC of Shame by Annie Ernaux! The book was published originally in the 90s, but I was given a copy of the Fitzcarraldo edition which is released September 20.
I loved the descriptions of the author’s small hometown and what small town life was like in 50s France! The book could drag at times but it didn’t last very long. This is a short and quick read that can be finished in one day!
I loved the descriptions of the author’s small hometown and what small town life was like in 50s France! The book could drag at times but it didn’t last very long. This is a short and quick read that can be finished in one day!
Ernaux talks about her family, specifically a scene in which her father nearly murders her mother at the age of 12. She also talks about working at her family business, their community, her religious education, adolescence/puberty, all glimpses into her life during her 12th year. I thought it was interesting to focus on these subjects as they all revolve around (and lightly touch) on the feelings of shame!
I was expecting more about Ernaux’s family incident and the aftermath, since this moment was the main starting point for the story. I would’ve been interested to learn more about her family life both before and after, how things changed, etc.
The ending felt a bit abrupt but from what I understand, each of her books is about a different portion of her life so maybe that’s why for Shame, the ending is left open because it’s leading into her other works. I’d definitely be interested to read more from Ernaux as I loved her lyrical writing! Plus from her other book synopsis’ they also discuss the idea of shame, as Ernaux stated that following the incident she forever feels a sense of shame.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Religious bigotry and War
milliebrierley's review against another edition
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Moderate: Murder