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Jealousy

Alain Robbe-Grillet
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Jealousy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Alain Robbe-Grillet

Jealousy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

103

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

French Literature

Education
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Banana plantation, West Indies • Mid-20th century

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Jealousy by Alain Robbe-Grillet explores the themes of perception and obsession through a narrator who observes his wife, A..., and their neighbor, Franck, in a tropical setting. The narrative unfolds through detailed descriptions of surroundings and interactions, creating an atmosphere of suspense and ambiguity without revealing the characters' inner thoughts or explicit intentions.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,209 ratings

56%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alain Robbe-Grillet's Jealousy is lauded for its innovative narrative style and intricate depiction of perception and jealousy. Readers praise its meticulous attention to detail and the suspenseful atmosphere it creates. However, some find its abstract structure and lack of conventional plot challenging. Overall, it is a polarizing yet fascinating read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jealousy?

A reader captivated by Alain Robbe-Grillet's Jealousy will appreciate intricate narratives and experimental storytelling akin to Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse and James Joyce’s Ulysses. Fans of the Nouveau Roman genre, savoring minimal plots and detailed observations, will find delight here.

3.9

3,209 ratings

56%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

103

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

French Literature

Education
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Banana plantation, West Indies • Mid-20th century

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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