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Collages by Anaïs Nin, Jean Varda

alannabarras's review

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3.0

This is one of those books I wish I'd read about before I read it. It is undeniably excellently written, and hosts a series of fully fleshed and fascinating (if somewhat repellent) characters. Coming in blind I was unprepared for the structure - each chapter is basically a snapshot of the main character's interaction with other people in her life, and the timeline is very loose if defined at all. That being said, once I got used to the odd ebb and flow of the book, I loved the interplay of the different characters and Anais Nin's vivid descriptions of each.

pepperonips's review against another edition

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4.0

such a lovely little book

samanthahamatha's review

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

lukewhenderson's review

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

4.0

breadandmushrooms's review

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

3.0

mistermisslonelyhearts's review

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mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.5