Flaubert's Parrot by Julian Barnes

Flaubert's Parrot

Julian Barnes

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

192 pages | first published 1984

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Flaubert's Parrot, Julian Barnes's breakthrough book—shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1984—is the story of Geoffrey Braithwaite, a retired doctor who is obsessed with the French author and with tracking down a stuffed parrot that once inspired ...
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Summary of 633 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
informative 46%
challenging 38%
mysterious 23%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
inspiring 15%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.57

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