Discretion by Faïza Guène

Discretion

Faïza Guène with Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Yamina Taleb is approaching her seventieth birthday. These days, she strives for a quiet life, grateful to the country that hosts her and her adored family. The closest she gets to drama is scooping ‘revolutionary’ bargains in the form of plastic ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 85%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 45%
funny 30%
sad 30%
informative 25%
challenging 15%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.38

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