The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier

The Anomaly

Hervé Le Tellier with Adriana Hunter (Translator)

336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

Winner of the Goncourt Prize and now an international phenomenon, this dizzying, whip-smart novel blends crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and thriller as it plumbs the mysteries surrounding a Paris-New York flight.Who would we be if we had made different c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,757 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
reflective 54%
challenging 40%
adventurous 30%
tense 27%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
funny 14%
informative 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 24%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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