Chéri
Chéri
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1910s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Chéri by Colette Gauthier-Villars explores an interpersonal relationship between a young man, Chéri, and an older woman, Léa, set in early 20th-century Parisian society. The narrative delves into themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, capturing the complexities of an unconventional bond and its impact on the individuals involved.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Romantic
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Chéri by Colette Gauthier-Villars is celebrated for its vivid exploration of love and aging, with exquisite prose and complex characters. Critics praise the poignant depiction of the fleeting nature of romance. However, some find the narrative slow-paced and occasionally melodramatic. Overall, though, it captures the tension between passion and societal norms.
Who Should Read Chéri?
A reader who enjoys Chéri by Colette is likely drawn to nuanced explorations of love, aging, and societal changes. Fans of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time or F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby may appreciate Colette's rich character study and analysis of early 20th-century French society.
5,945 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1910s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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