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A Certain Smile

Françoise Sagan
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A Certain Smile

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973

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Françoise Sagan

A Certain Smile

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Romance

French Literature
Setting

Paris, France • 1950s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,635 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read A Certain Smile?

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.

4.0

6,635 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Romance

French Literature
Setting

Paris, France • 1950s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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