Bardo or Not Bardo by Antoine Volodine

Bardo or Not Bardo

Antoine Volodine with J. T. Mahany (Translator)

162 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

"Irreducible to any single literary genre, the Volodinian cosmos is skillfully crafted, fusing elements of science fiction with magical realism and political commentary."--Nicholas Hauck, Music & LiteratureOne of Volodine's funniest books, Bar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
funny 66%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.81

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