Le Ble En Herbe by Colette

Le Ble En Herbe

Colette

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

In Ripening Seed Colette captures that precious, painful moment when childhood retreats at the onslaught of dawning knowledge and desire. Philippe and Vinca are childhood friends. In the glowing days and mist-filled nights of late summer on the Br...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 54%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 29%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%
tense 12%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 39%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.25

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