Les jolies choses by Virginie Despentes

Les jolies choses

Virginie Despentes

252 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary feminism dark reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Pauline et Claudine sont sœurs jumelles et pourtant, tout les sépare. La première, rebelle et fidèle, refuse le compromis. La seconde, fonceuse et paumée, aime séduire et plaire. Mais quand cette dernière se suicide, Pauline prend sa place et basc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
emotional 44%
funny 22%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
tense 22%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.47

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