A review by laticsexile
Madame Bovary: Provincial Lives by Gustave Flaubert

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It took me a while to engage fully with the book. While Emma is easy to understand, she’s just so unlovable. It’s only as things start to unravel that there’s a bit of light and shade.
The writing is magnificent and it’s peppered with excellent humour. I do see why it’s regarded so highly,