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The Ball at Sceaux, by Honoré de Balzac

jgwc54e5's review against another edition

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4.0

For a short book this is slow to get to the point but once the haughty youngest and only unmarried daughter, Emilie de Fontaine is introduced, I really enjoyed it. I was so glad the snob gets what she deserves
Spoilermarriage to her 70yo great uncle, ewwww!
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alyssaarch's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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