Act of Passion by Roger Ebert, Georges Simenon, Louise Varèse

216 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

For forty years Charles Alavoine has sleepwalked through his life. Growing up as a good boy in the grip of a domineering mother, he trains as a doctor, marries, opens a medical practice in a quiet country town, and settles into an existence of imp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.39

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