Momo by Émile Ajar

Momo

Émile Ajar with Ralph Manheim (Translator)

182 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

A bawdy, candid, utterly unpredictable street urchin comes of age in Paris in the midst of well-meaning hustlers and whores with hearts of gold

Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews

Moods

sad 62%
emotional 56%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
funny 43%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.92

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