296 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558619043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
In this retelling of Balzac's Parisian classic Cousin Bette, Sarah Shulman spins her revenge story in Mad Men-era New York City. Bette, a lonely spinster, has worked as a secretary at an ad agency for thirty years. Her only real friend is her ...
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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296 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558619043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
In this retelling of Balzac's Parisian classic Cousin Bette, Sarah Shulman spins her revenge story in Mad Men-era New York City. Bette, a lonely spinster, has worked as a secretary at an ad agency for thirty years. Her only real friend is her ...
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.