RexLegendi reviewed Bonjour tristesse by Françoise Sagan
Review of 'Bonjour tristesse' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
In what seems like an endless summer by the Mediterranean coast, Françoise Sagan (1935-2004) sets the stage for a riveting family tragedy. While the first chapters still suggest that Bonjour tristesse is a teenage love story, perhaps somewhat in the style of Marguerite Duras’ [b:L’amant|28856438|L'Amant|Marguerite Duras|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1710251920l/28856438.SX50.jpg|1009849] (but much more innocent), Sagan ends with a ploy in which 17-year-old Cécile takes on Ann, her father’s sudden and intrusive fiancée who threatens their easy life.
Ce n’était ni un homme vain ni un homme égoïste. Mais il était léger, d’une légèreté sans remède. Je ne puis même pas en parler comme d’un homme incapable de sentiments profonds, comme d’un irresponsable.
Sagan demonstrated a good sense of storytelling even the age of 18. Her conflicting characters make up for a plot that may be a tad over the top, but is nonetheless very enjoyable.
In what seems like an endless summer by the Mediterranean coast, Françoise Sagan (1935-2004) sets the stage for a riveting family tragedy. While the first chapters still suggest that Bonjour tristesse is a teenage love story, perhaps somewhat in the style of Marguerite Duras’ [b:L’amant|28856438|L'Amant|Marguerite Duras|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1710251920l/28856438.SX50.jpg|1009849] (but much more innocent), Sagan ends with a ploy in which 17-year-old Cécile takes on Ann, her father’s sudden and intrusive fiancée who threatens their easy life.
Ce n’était ni un homme vain ni un homme égoïste. Mais il était léger, d’une légèreté sans remède. Je ne puis même pas en parler comme d’un homme incapable de sentiments profonds, comme d’un irresponsable.
Sagan demonstrated a good sense of storytelling even the age of 18. Her conflicting characters make up for a plot that may be a tad over the top, but is nonetheless very enjoyable.
