Volkswagen Blues by Jacques Poulin, Sheila Fischman

Volkswagen Blues

Jacques Poulin, Sheila Fischman with Sheila Fischman (Translator)

208 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction travel adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

A 2005 Canada Reads Selection.In this classic road novel, Jacques Poulin tells the story of a man in search of his brother. The geographical journey — through Detroit, into Chicago, on to St. Louis, along the Oregon Trail and into California — bec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 50%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%
hopeful 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.52

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