Un été sans les hommes by Siri Hustvedt

Un été sans les hommes

Siri Hustvedt with Christine Le Bœuf (Translator)

215 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary feminism reflective slow-paced

Description

Incapable de supporter plus longtemps la liaison que son mari entretient avec une femme plus jeune qu'elle, Mia quitte brusquement New York pour se rendre dans le Minnesota et se réfugier quelque temps auprès de sa mère octogénaire. Parcours d'une...

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Community Reviews Summary of 736 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 71%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
funny 28%
sad 22%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 9%
informative 7%
dark 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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