A review by madamelacy
Bonjour Tristesse and A Certain Smile by Françoise Sagan

emotional funny informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Two stories both with a teenage girl as the main protagonist. These stories took me back to teenage angst, trying to live an interesting life, feeling a disconnect with people and making some dodgy choices. Two coming of age stories, which I usually hate, but written so beautifully that I savoured them. 
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