O Papagaio de Flaubert by Julian Barnes

O Papagaio de Flaubert

Julian Barnes

224 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

A classic work by a great British author, published for the first time by Vintage.Geoffrey Braithwaite is a retired doctor haunted by an obsession with the great French literary genius, Gustave Flaubert. As Geoffrey investigates the mystery of the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 804 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
informative 51%
funny 33%
challenging 29%
mysterious 18%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 11%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | N/A: 29% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.56

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