A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes

A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters

Julian Barnes

320 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Beginning with an unlikely stowaway's account of life on board Noah's Ark, A History of the World in 10½ Chapters presents a surprising, subversive, fictional history of earth told from several kaleidoscopic perspectives. Noah disembarks from his ...

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Moods

reflective 90%
funny 43%
challenging 40%
adventurous 31%
hopeful 18%
informative 18%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 6%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 30%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 30% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19% | N/A: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4%

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3.82

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