Suggestioner by Marie Darrieussecq, Mats Löfgren

Suggestioner

Marie Darrieussecq, Mats Löfgren

165 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism reflective medium-paced

Description

Franz Kafka meets George Orwell in this dark, dystopian tale. Set in Paris in the near future, the story revolves around a young woman who works as a beautician and masseuse, for whom happiness is derived from perfumes, shampoos, and generally hed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
reflective 52%
funny 34%
tense 34%
challenging 30%
emotional 26%
mysterious 21%
sad 17%
adventurous 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.24

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