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Suite Francaise
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Book Brief
448
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky is set during the Nazi occupation of France and portrays the experiences of various Parisians fleeing to the countryside in "Storm in June" and the complex interactions between locals and German soldiers in the village of Bussy in "Dolce." Themes include survival, human selfishness, unexpected kindness, and the moral complexities of relationships formed under occupation.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
106 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Irene Nemirovsky's Suite Francaise is praised for its evocative prose and vivid depiction of wartime France. Reviewers admire its keen social commentary and emotional depth. However, some critique its unfinished state due to the author's untimely death, leaving certain plot threads unresolved. Despite this, it remains a poignant and compelling read.
Who Should Read Suite Francaise?
A reader who enjoys Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky appreciates historical fiction set during World War II, rich character development, and poignant, lyrical prose. Fans of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah would find this novel equally compelling.
106 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
448
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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