592 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789022326237
Format: Paperback
Language: Dutch
Publisher: Manteau
Publication date: 01 March 2006
Description
When her chronically unemployed husband runs off to start a crocodile farm in Kenya with his mistress, Joséphine Cortès is left in an unhappy state of affairs. The mother of two—confident, beautiful teenage Hortense and shy, babyish Zoé—is forced ...
Community Reviews Summary of 609 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
funny 47%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
sad 19%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
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Misogyny, Death of parent
592 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789022326237
Format: Paperback
Language: Dutch
Publisher: Manteau
Publication date: 01 March 2006
Description
When her chronically unemployed husband runs off to start a crocodile farm in Kenya with his mistress, Joséphine Cortès is left in an unhappy state of affairs. The mother of two—confident, beautiful teenage Hortense and shy, babyish Zoé—is forced ...
Community Reviews Summary of 609 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
funny 47%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
sad 19%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death of parent