Delicacy by David Foenkinos

Delicacy

David Foenkinos

250 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Losing her beloved husband after only seven years of marriage, heartbroken widow Nathalie steels herself against emotional attachments until she unexpectedly falls in for her offbeat, guileless co-worker, Markus, who represents the opposite of eve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 617 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 63%
emotional 40%
hopeful 40%
funny 33%
reflective 30%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 10%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 43%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.62

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