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Go to My Library悲しみよこんにちは
- Language
- Japanese
- Published in
- Publisher
- 新潮社
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN
- 9784102118016
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (36)
Bon dia, tristesa
2020 • Viena Edicions
Catalan
Bonjour Tristesse - Book and Three Audio Compact Discs in French (French Edition)
2004 • French & European Pubns
French
日安憂鬱
1976 • 大地出版社
Chinese
Bonjour Tristesse (in French) (French Edition)
1961 • French & European Pubns
French
Bonjour tristesse
2009 • Distribooks Incorporated
French
Other editions

Bon dia, tristesa
2020 • Viena Edicions
Catalan

Bonjour Tristesse - Book and Three Audio Compact Discs in French (French Edition)
2004 • French & European Pubns
French

日安憂鬱
1976 • 大地出版社
Chinese

Bonjour Tristesse (in French) (French Edition)
1961 • French & European Pubns
French

Bonjour tristesse
2009 • Distribooks Incorporated
French

Bonjour Tristesse A Novel
2008 • Harper Collins
English

Bonjour Tristesse
2004 • Pocket (FR)
French

Buenos Dias, Tristeza (Spanish Edition)
2003 • Quinteto
Spanish

Bonjour Tristesse
2000 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

Bonjour Tristesse
2023 • Penguin Canada
English

Great Loves 16 : Bonjour Tristesse
2007 • Penguin
English

Bonjour tristesse
2008 • Audiolib
French

Buenos días, tristeza
2015 • Maxi-Tusquets
Spanish

Bonjour Tristesse A Novel
1978 • John Murray
English

Bonjour Tristesse A Novel
1978 • John Murray
English

Bonjour Tristesse
1959 • Penguin
English

שלום לך, עצבות
2009

Bonjour Tristesse
1983 • E.P. Dutton
English

Здравствуй, грусть
2016 • Ė
Russian

Zdravstvuy, grust
2017 • Eksmo
English

Buenos días, tristeza (Spanish Edition)
1995 • Tusquets Editores S.A.
Spanish

Buenos días, tristeza (Spanish Edition)
1996 • Ediciones Cátedra
Spanish

Bonjour tristesse
1980 • Moewig
German

悲しみよこんにちは
2009 • 新潮社
Japanese

Καλημέρα θλίψη
1995 • S.I. Zacharopoulos
Modern Greek

Bonjour Tristesse
1998 • Julliard
French

Buenos días, tristeza (novela gráfica)
2020 • Planeta Cómic
Spanish

Buenos días, tristeza (Fbula) (Spanish Edition)
1997 • Maxi-Tusquets
Spanish

Bonjour Tristesse
1998 • Penguin Books
English

Buenos Dias, Tristeza
2014 • Tusquets
Spanish

Bonjour Tristesse. Franoise Sagan
2011 • Penguin Books, Limited
English

Bonjour tristesse Roman
1996 • Ullstein
German

Bonjour tristesse
2003 • La Spiga Languages
French

Bonjour tristesse
2024 • Julliard
French

Dans un Mois, dans un An
1983 • Julliard
French

Bonjour Tristesse
1990 • French & European Publications, Incorporated
French
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Many reviewers praise Françoise Sagan's remarkable literary talent, especially considering she was only eighteen when she wrote this novel. The book is frequently described as a startling achievement, capturing the essence of teenage experiences with a lively, naive, and witty narrative voice. Readers appreciate the authentic and deeply insightful portrayal of a young protagonist, Cécile, whose psychological conflicts and emotional intensity are rendered with brilliance and self-awareness. The prose is often highlighted as gorgeous, vivid, sensual, and elegantly written, contributing to an infectious and engaging reading experience. Additionally, the novel is celebrated for its tight control, deft plotting, and its candid exploration of themes like freedom, hedonism, and amorality, which were considered scandalous and groundbreaking at the time of its publication, opening doors for future literature.
Despite widespread acclaim, some readers found the novel to be banal and melodramatic, particularly critical of what they perceived as superficial characters. Reviewers expressed frustration with the protagonist, Cécile, describing her as a spoiled and bored teenager whose problems, along with those of the wealthy adults around her, felt trivial and self-indulgent. A recurring complaint is that the adults in the story behave with a similar lack of maturity, leading some to question the overall intelligence of the characters. While many commend the author's youth, a few reviewers dismissed the book's praise as solely relying on the "author was only 17" excuse, arguing that the story itself is uninspired "tripe." Some also felt the dramatic elements, particularly towards the end, were exaggerated and unnecessary.
Overall, Bonjour Tristesse is regarded as a significant and impactful work, particularly for its historical context as a post-war French novel that challenged societal norms and explored themes of youthful rebellion and a yearning for an unbridled existence. While some find its themes and characters less shocking today, its sharp psychological insights and unique narrative voice continue to resonate. It is recommended for readers who appreciate concise, psychologically rich coming-of-age stories and those interested in French literature or the cultural shifts of the mid-20th century. The book's brevity makes it an accessible read, offering a fascinating portrait of youth and its complex consequences that can be enjoyed by both mature readers for its subtleties and younger audiences who might relate to its core themes of freedom and self-discovery.
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