224 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374170592
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 19 June 2018
Description
History of Violence is international bestselling French author Edouard Louis's autobiographical novel about surviving a shocking sexual assault and coping with the post-traumatic stress disorder of its aftermath.On Christmas Eve 2012, in Paris, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 52%
challenging 45%
sad 45%
tense 41%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Racism, Homophobia, XenophobiaMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence224 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374170592
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 19 June 2018
Description
History of Violence is international bestselling French author Edouard Louis's autobiographical novel about surviving a shocking sexual assault and coping with the post-traumatic stress disorder of its aftermath.On Christmas Eve 2012, in Paris, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 52%
challenging 45%
sad 45%
tense 41%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Racism, Homophobia, XenophobiaMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence