Les Autres Américains by Laila Lalami

Les Autres Américains

Laila Lalami with Aurélie Tronchet (Translator)

507 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Un soir de printemps, Driss Guerraoui quitte le diner dont il est propriétaire. Au moment de traverser une intersection sombre de sa ville en Californie, dans le désert du Mojave, il est tué par un chauffard. Seul un homme est témoin de cette scèn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,983 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 66%
mysterious 47%
sad 40%
challenging 29%
dark 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 39% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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