Tropisms by Nathalie Sarraute

69 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Considered one of the major French writers of our century, Nathalie Sarraute is the author of several novels, plays, and essays, as well as of Childhood, her autobiography. A pioneer of the nouveau roman (or "new novel"), a literary movement that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 28%
mysterious 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 44%
slow 33%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.39

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