The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li

The Book of Goose

Yiyun Li

368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional medium-paced

Description

A propulsive, seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons EndFabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America, far from the French countryside where...

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Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 53%
dark 49%
sad 31%
challenging 25%
mysterious 19%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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