271 pages • first pub 1877 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780198728641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford World's Classics
Publication date: 26 December 2017
Description
Helene Grandjean, an attractive young widow, lives a secluded life in Paris with her only child, Jeanne. Jeanne is a delicate and nervous girl who jealously guards her mother's affections. When Jeanne falls ill, she is attended by Dr Deberle, whos...
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sad 50%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
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medium 20%
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271 pages • first pub 1877 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780198728641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford World's Classics
Publication date: 26 December 2017
Description
Helene Grandjean, an attractive young widow, lives a secluded life in Paris with her only child, Jeanne. Jeanne is a delicate and nervous girl who jealously guards her mother's affections. When Jeanne falls ill, she is attended by Dr Deberle, whos...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 50% | No: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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.