Suite Francaise by Irène Némirovsky

Suite Francaise

Irène Némirovsky

fiction classics historical sad slow-paced

431 pages | first published 2004

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Beginning in Paris on the eve of the Nazi occupation in 1940, Suite Fran aise tells the remarkable story of men and women thrown together in circumstances beyond their control. As Parisians flee the city, human folly surfaces in every imaginable w...
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Summary of 2299 reviews

Moods

sad 70%
emotional 61%
reflective 58%
dark 34%
challenging 29%
informative 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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