Promise at Dawn by Romain Gary

Promise at Dawn

Romain Gary with John M. Beach (Translator)

337 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction autobiography classics emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Autobiographical novel by Romain Gary. He and his mother leave Russia for France, where they settle in Paris. As twenty years pass, they encounter social change, age, different convictions, poverty and the slow approach of World War II.

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Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 67%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 38%
funny 35%
sad 35%
adventurous 29%
dark 16%
challenging 9%
informative 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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