A Woman's Life by H.N.P. Sloman, Guy de Maupassant

202 pages first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction classics dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The most popular and perhaps the greatest of Maupassant's full-length novels, A Woman's Life is the story of the unfortunate Jeanne, a Norman gentlewoman. Avarice and lechery, cruelty and greed, conspire against Jeanne wherever she goes.Maupassant...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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