The Parade by Dave Eggers

The Parade

Dave Eggers

179 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of The Monk of Mokha and The Circle comes a taut, suspenseful story of two foreigners' role in a nation's fragile peace.An unnamed country is leaving the darkness of a decade at war, and to commemorate the armistice the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
reflective 61%
tense 59%
challenging 33%
sad 30%
emotional 28%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 26%
funny 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 32% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.5

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