Désert by J.M.G. Le Clézio

438 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

La toute jeune Lalla a pour ancêtres les « hommes bleus », guerriers du désert saharien. Elle vit dans un bidonville, mais ne peut les oublier. La puissance de la nature et des légendes, son amour pour le Hartani, un jeune berger muet, une évasion...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
inspiring 66%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.52

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