The Enigma of Arrival by V.S. Naipaul

The Enigma of Arrival

V.S. Naipaul with Simon Vance (Narrator)

13 hours, 8 minutes first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

The story of a writer's singular journey-from one place to another, from the British colony of Trinidad to the ancient countryside of England, and from one state of mind to another-this is perhaps Naipaul's most autobiographical work. Yet it is al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.37

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