Ways to Disappear by Idra Novey

Ways to Disappear

Idra Novey

fiction contemporary mystery adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced

272 pages | first published 2016

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Deep in gambling debt, the celebrated Brazilian writer Beatriz Yagoda is last seen holding a suitcase and a cigar and climbing into an almond tree. She abruptly vanishes.In snowy Pittsburgh, her American translator Emma hears the news and, against...
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Summary of 450 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
emotional 39%
reflective 39%
adventurous 36%
tense 33%
dark 27%
challenging 24%
sad 21%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.5

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