Based on a True Story by Delphine de Vigan

Based on a True Story

Delphine de Vigan with George Miller (Translator)

384 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

The international hit that sold half a million copies in France: a chilling work of fiction--but based on a true story--about a friendship gone terrifyingly toxic and the nature of reality.Winner of Le Prix Renaudot 2015 Winner of Le Prix Goncourt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 638 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 77%
tense 74%
reflective 51%
emotional 19%
challenging 16%
adventurous 9%
sad 6%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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