Ring Roads by Patrick Modiano

112 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Ring Roads, for which Modiano was awarded the French Academy's Grand Prix du Roman (1972), is the story of a young Jew, Serge, in search of his father, Chalva, who disappeared from his life ten years earlier. He finds him trying to survive the war...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
sad 100%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.98

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