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Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

Yet again, I have found myself blown away by an Annie Ernaux memoir! Simple Passion is a no-holds-barred account of an affair that Ernaux had with an unnamed married man. In many ways, the narrative paints a rather unflattering portrait of Ernaux as her obsession with her lover consumes her every moment. For instance, Ernaux flies to another country just to be able to send him a postcard! And yet, somehow, the ugly details of her affair are refreshing in a voyeuristic way. Loaded with Ernaux's searing signature honesty, Simple Passion is genuinely a masterpiece of self-reflection.
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