A review by missmolly
Boule de suif by Guy de Maupassant

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

5.0

This is one of the most relatable short-story Classics I have ever read. It also has details of the Franco-Prussian war that Guy de Maupassant would have witnessed first-hand, as it was an event he lived through. Fascinating.