Dora Bruder by Patrick Modiano

Dora Bruder

Patrick Modiano with Mark Polizzotti

123 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

nonfiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Dora Bruder by Patrick Modiano is a poignant and introspective read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, personal memoir, and philosophical explorations of loss, identity, and the human experience, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy thoughtful and contemplative stories that linger long after the final page is turned.

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Patrick Modiano opens Dora Bruder by telling how in 1988 he stumbled across an ad in the personal columns of the New Year's Eve 1941 edition of Paris Soir. Placed by the parents of a 15-year-old Jewish girl, Dora Bruder, who had run away from her ...

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Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 58%
sad 56%
informative 47%
dark 43%
mysterious 35%
challenging 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 35%
fast 16%

Average rating

3.47

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