The Incorrigible Optimists Club by Jean-Michel Guenassia, Euan Cameron

The Incorrigible Optimists Club

Jean-Michel Guenassia, Euan Cameron

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

640 pages | first published 2009

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Politics, philosophy and the Algerian war provide the Parisian backdrop for Jean-Michel Guenassia's compelling hero Michel Marini.Parisian Michel Marini, 12, is a table soccer fiend and a child easing into adolescence. He and his elder brother Fra...
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Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 64%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
sad 21%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.32

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