Blue Eyes, Black Hair by Barbara Bray, Marguerite Duras

Blue Eyes, Black Hair

Barbara Bray, Marguerite Duras

117 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction romance challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Emotionally charged, sparsely written, and vicariously compelling, Marguerite Duras's novel centers on the desire of a young man for another man he has only glimpsed once, but with whom he falls desperately in love.

Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.15

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