Belle de jour by Joseph Kessel, Geoffrey Atheling Wagner, İhsan Akay

188 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics erotica challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

The startling and groundbreaking novel that inspired Luis Buñuel's film by the same name is finally available once more. In a world that blurs the lines between feminism and female sexuality, Belle de Jour remains as vital and controversial today ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 80%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
tense 40%
challenging 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.54

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