The Blue Line by Ingrid Betancourt

The Blue Line

Ingrid Betancourt

368 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From the extraordinary Colombian French politician and activist Ingrid Betancourt, a stunning debut novel about freedom and fateSet against the backdrop of Argentina’s Dirty War and infused with magical realism, The Blue Line is a breathtaking sto...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 80%
dark 60%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
informative 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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