Belle De Jour by Joseph Kessel

Belle De Jour

Joseph Kessel

142 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

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The startling and groundbreaking novel that inspired Luis Buñuel's film by the same name is finally available once more. In a world that blurs the lines between feminism and female sexuality, Belle de Jour remains as vital and controversial today ...

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Community Reviews

3.53
based on 126 reviews

Moods

sad: 63%

tense: 63%

dark: 57%

reflective: 57%

emotional: 47%

challenging: 36%

mysterious: 10%

adventurous: 5%

informative: 5%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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