Stupeur et tremblements by Amélie Nothomb

Stupeur et tremblements

Amélie Nothomb

187 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging fast-paced

Description

Au début des années 90, la narratrice est embauchée par Yumimoto, une puissante firme japonaise. Elle va découvrir à ses dépens l'implacable rigeur de l'autorité d'entreprise, en même temps qu les codes de conduite, incompréhensibles au profane, q...

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Moods

funny 72%
reflective 45%
lighthearted 27%
informative 24%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | 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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