The Flight of Icarus by Raymond Queneau

The Flight of Icarus

Raymond Queneau with Barbara Wright (Translator)

120 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

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Description

In late-nineteenth-century Paris, the writer Hubert is shocked to discover that Icarus, the protagonist of the new novel he’s working on, has vanished. Looking for him among the manuscripts of his rivals does not solve the mystery, so a detective ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
adventurous 75%
lighthearted 66%
mysterious 25%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

fast 83%
slow 8%
medium 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.74

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