The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel by Lindsay Stern

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel

Lindsay Stern

237 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Ivan is a tightly wound philosophy professor whose reverence for logic and order governs not only his academic interests, but also his closest relationships. His wife, Prue, is quite the opposite: a pioneer in the emerging field of biolinguistics...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.19

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