Madame by Antoni Libera, Agnieszka Kołakowska

448 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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Madame by Antoni Libera, Agnieszka Kołakowska is a captivating read for readers who appreciate coming-of-age stories, literary fiction, and historical settings, particularly those who enjoy exploring themes of first love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of art and passion.

Description

The comic "sentimental education" of a schoolboy who falls in love with his French teacher. Madame is an unexpected gem: a novel about Poland during the grim years of Soviet-controlled mediocrity, which nonetheless sparkles with light and warmth.O...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 76 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

emotional: 50%

funny: 50%

adventurous: 33%

challenging: 33%

inspiring: 33%

hopeful: 16%

informative: 16%

mysterious: 16%

relaxing: 16%


Pace

44% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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