Simple Passion
Simple Passion
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux and Tanya Leslie narrates an individual's intense emotional and physical relationship. It explores the consuming nature of their passionate affair, focusing on the inner experience and personal reflections of the person recounting the story. The narrative delves into themes of desire, longing, and the impact of love on daily life.
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Review Roundup
Annie Ernaux and Tanya Leslie’s Simple Passion captures the raw, unembellished intensity of an enduring erotic obsession. While lauded for its emotional honesty and concise prose, some readers find the narrative overly introspective and lacking broader context. Nonetheless, its candid exploration of love's consuming nature resonates powerfully.
Who Should Read Simple Passion?
A reader captivated by raw, introspective explorations of personal desire and emotional vulnerability would relish Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux and Tanya Leslie. Fans of Marguerite Duras's The Lover would appreciate Ernaux's candid portrayal of an obsessive love affair and the intense melancholy of fleeting passions.
37,128 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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