The Reprieve by Jean-Paul Sartre, Eric Sutton

464 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An extraordinary picture of life in France during the critical eight days before the signing of the fateful Munich Pact and the subsequent takeover of Czechoslovakia in September 1938. Translated from the French by Eric Sutton.

Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 66%
informative 66%
tense 66%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.68

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