She Came to Stay by Simone de Beauvoir

She Came to Stay

Simone de Beauvoir with Yvonne Moyse (Translator), Roger Senhouse (Translator)

416 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics feminism philosophy emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Written in 1943, this book was written as an act of revenge against the woman who nearly destroyed the author's life with the celebrated philosopher, Jean Paul Sartre.

Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 76%
tense 47%
challenging 35%
dark 29%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.84

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