pickThis book was written in 1937 by Belgian #feminist author, Madeleine Bourdouxhe. Translated from French by Faith Evans. The story is a timeless "she loves him, but he loves another, who loves someone else" tale. It rings just as true today as it did 80+ years ago. The 'Femme', Elisa, stands by her man and her family throughout her husband's affair, but at what cost? Is the cold, empty heart of her husband enough for Elisa?
#Belgium
This book was written over 80 years ago and is still relatable today. The story takes place in pre WW2 Belgium and is the story of a love triangle of Elisa, who is the wife of Gilles, who has an affair with Victorine, who also happens to be Elisa's youngest sister. Madeleine Bourdouxhe is a Belgian author whose rise to success was delayed due to WW2. She never stopped writing, and her work was rediscovered in the 1980s.
#Belgium #feminism
so-soIt started well but it was unevenly paced and too long. Why are books not edited better these days?
The chapter devoted to describing Marion‘s descent into mental illness was way too much and too long again.
I feel that if it had been tidied up and condensed with a thorough editing it could have shone. But for me it just dragged on and by the end I was skipping pages. Glad it‘s over tbh.
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#franzen #crossroads #modernliterature
1. Done. It's dystopian - a genre I stay away from under all circumstances. Most of them feel too creepy, I guess. Don't know why I picked up this one - but it was hilarious despite of its premise.
2. 😱🔪💊😶🌫️😮🤔⁉️
3. (psychological thrillers, suspense) - Because I like not knowing what's happening next in books and movies.
4. Cover art, mostly.
Thanks for the tag, @hannah-leeloo !😊
#ThoughtfulThursday @Moonwitch94 #thrillers #suspense
