Discretion by Faïza Guène

Discretion

Faïza Guène with Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Yamina Taleb is approaching her seventieth birthday. These days, she strives for a quiet life, grateful to the country that hosts her and her adored family. The closest she gets to drama is scooping ‘revolutionary’ bargains in the form of plastic ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 84%
hopeful 44%
funny 36%
inspiring 36%
informative 28%
sad 28%
challenging 20%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.35

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