Watch Us Dance by Leïla Slimani

Watch Us Dance

Le pays des autres #2

Leïla Slimani with Sam Taylor (Translator)

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The seductive, vibrant new novel from international bestselling author Leïla Slimani.Morocco, 1968. As she stands at the window, Mathilde reflects on the opportunities before her. Looking out at her garden, the roses – brought in from Marrakech – ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 61%
sad 46%
informative 42%
dark 38%
adventurous 26%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.89

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