Desert by J.M.G. Le Clézio

360 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Desert is a novel composed of two alternating narratives, set in counterpoint. The first takes place in the desert between 1909 and 1912 and evokes the migration of a young adolescent boy, Nour, and his people, the Blue Men, notorious warriors of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 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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