Yesterday by Ágota Kristóf

Yesterday

Ágota Kristóf with David Watson (Translator), David Watson (Translator)

112 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

" gota Krist f packs volumes into this elegant shape-shifting novella. It's simultaneously a sly exploration of storytelling and a powerful narrative about immigration and the pitfalls of starting over in a new country. Yesterday is a necessary an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

sad 58%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
funny 8%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.67

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