The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li

The Book of Goose

Yiyun Li

fiction historical challenging emotional medium-paced

368 pages | first published 2022

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A propulsive, seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons EndFabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America, far from the French countryside where...
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Summary of 302 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 55%
dark 53%
sad 28%
challenging 26%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
adventurous 6%
funny 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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