The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras

The Ravishing of Lol Stein

Marguerite Duras

192 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics informative reflective sad slow-paced

Description

The Ravishing of Lol Stein is a haunting early novel by the author of The Lover. Lol Stein is a beautiful young woman, securely married, settled in a comfortable life--and a voyeur. Returning with her husband and children to the town where, years ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

mysterious 64%
reflective 64%
challenging 47%
emotional 29%
sad 29%
dark 11%
tense 11%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 52%
fast 26%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | N/A: 16% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.42

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