Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb

Fear and Trembling

Amélie Nothomb

fiction contemporary challenging fast-paced

187 pages | first published 1999

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According to ancient Japanese protocol, foreigners deigning to approach the emperor did so only with fear and trembling. Terror and self-abasement conveyed respect. Amélie, our well-intentioned and eager young Western heroine, goes to Japan to spe...
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Summary of 1599 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
reflective 44%
lighthearted 26%
informative 25%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 38%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.52

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