Beside the Sea by Véronique Olmi

Beside the Sea

Véronique Olmi with Adriana Hunter (Translator)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

120 pages | first published 2001

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A single mother takes her two young sons on a trip to the seaside. They stay in a hotel, drink hot chocolate and go to the funfair. She wants to protect them from an uncomprehending and cold world. She knows that it will be the last trip for her b...
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Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
dark 60%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.73

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