Gigi and The Cat by Colette

Gigi and The Cat

Colette with Roger Senhouse (Translator), Antonia White (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics short stories lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Gigi’s days are filled with cigars, lobster, lace and superstitions: the education of a future courtesan. Bored and unconvinced by what she’s taught, Gigi surprises all with her approach to love. In this classic turn-of-the-century novella, Colett...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 63%
funny 52%
reflective 31%
emotional 21%
tense 15%
dark 10%
sad 10%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 40%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 31% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.4

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