Bonjour tristesse by Françoise Sagan

Bonjour tristesse

Françoise Sagan

153 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Bonjour tristesse is ideal for readers drawn to introspective, emotionally charged tales of youth torn between hedonism and morality, set against the backdrop of a sun-soaked, morally ambiguous world.

Community Reviews

3.72
based on 7,694 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

emotional: 52%

sad: 38%

dark: 22%

lighthearted: 18%

funny: 16%

tense: 16%

relaxing: 15%

adventurous: 9%

challenging: 6%

mysterious: 6%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

44% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
67% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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