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Chéri

Colette Gauthier-Villars
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Chéri

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Colette Gauthier-Villars

Chéri

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

122

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Paris, France • 1910s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Chéri by Colette Gauthier-Villars explores an interpersonal relationship between a young man, Chéri, and an older woman, Léa, set in early 20th-century Parisian society. The narrative delves into themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, capturing the complexities of an unconventional bond and its impact on the individuals involved.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Romantic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

5,945 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chéri by Colette Gauthier-Villars is celebrated for its vivid exploration of love and aging, with exquisite prose and complex characters. Critics praise the poignant depiction of the fleeting nature of romance. However, some find the narrative slow-paced and occasionally melodramatic. Overall, though, it captures the tension between passion and societal norms.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Chéri?

A reader who enjoys Chéri by Colette is likely drawn to nuanced explorations of love, aging, and societal changes. Fans of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time or F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby may appreciate Colette's rich character study and analysis of early 20th-century French society.

4.0

5,945 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

122

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Paris, France • 1910s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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