The Gourmet by Muriel Barbery

The Gourmet

Muriel Barbery

126 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

In the heart of Paris, in the posh building made famous in The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Pierre Athens, the greatest food critic in the world, is dying. Revered by some and reviled by many, Monsieur Arthens has been lording it over the world’s mos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 498 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 28%
funny 28%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.15

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