A Certain Smile
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
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Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
French LiteratureParis, France • 1950s
1973
Adult
18+ years
A Certain Smile by Françoise Sagan follows a young French woman navigating a love affair that challenges her perceptions of romantic relationships. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the story explores themes of desire, emotional conflict, and self-discovery as she encounters complexities beyond her initial notions of love and fidelity.
Melancholic
Romantic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
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Françoise Sagan's A Certain Smile is often praised for its elegant prose and incisive exploration of transient love and existential ennui. Readers commend its atmospheric Parisian setting and psychological depth. However, some critique its brevity and perceived lack of plot development, suggesting it may not resonate with those seeking intricate storylines.
Readers who enjoy A Certain Smile by Françoise Sagan are often drawn to introspective tales of love and existential exploration. Fans of works like The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera or Bonjour Tristesse by Sagan herself would likely appreciate this novel's exploration of romantic ennui and emotional complexity.
6,635 ratings
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128
Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
French LiteratureParis, France • 1950s
1973
Adult
18+ years
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