In Concrete by Anne Garréta

In Concrete

Anne Garréta with Emma Ramadan (Translator)

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152 pages | first published 2021

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Garréta’s first novel in a decade follows the mania that descends upon a family when the father finds himself in possession of a concrete mixer. As he seeks to modernize every aspect of their lives, disaster strikes when the younger sibling is sub...
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Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
challenging 66%
lighthearted 48%
adventurous 29%
reflective 14%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 36%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.29

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