fiction music informative reflective sad medium-paced

192 pages | first published 2006

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Ravel is a beguiling and original evocation of the last ten years in the life of the musical genius Ravel, written by novelist Jean Echenoz.The book opens in 1928 as Maurice Ravel—dandy, eccentric, curmudgeon—crosses the Atlantic abroad the luxury...
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Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
sad 57%
informative 42%
funny 28%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.78

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