Nadja by André Breton

Nadja

André Breton with Richard Howard (Translator)

Nadja

André Breton with Richard Howard (Translator)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced

160 pages | first published 1928

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"Nadja, " originally published in France in 1928, is the first and perhaps best Surrealist romance ever written, a book which defined that movement's attitude toward everyday life. The principal narrative is an account of the author's relationship...
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Summary of 627 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
mysterious 50%
challenging 43%
emotional 24%
dark 22%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 37%
medium 37%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | N/A: 11% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.35

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