A review by g1lg4mesh
A Simple Heart by Gustave Flaubert

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Flaubert catches lightning in a bottle. Utterly phenomenal. I wept as no book has ever made me weep before. 

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