The Inseparables by Simone de Beauvoir

The Inseparables

Simone de Beauvoir with Lauren Elkin (Translator), Sylvie Le Bon de Beauvoir (Contributor), Deborah Levy (Contributor)

176 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

When Andrée joins her school, Sylvie is immediately fascinated. Andrée is small for her age, but walks with the confidence of an adult. Under her red coat, she hides terrible burn scars. And when she imagines beautiful things, she gets goosebumps....

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 77%
sad 57%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
dark 14%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 36%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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