The Bathroom by Jean-Philippe Toussaint

The Bathroom

Jean-Philippe Toussaint with Nancy Amphoux (Translator), Paul Deangelis (Translator)

102 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in France in 1985, The Bathroom was Jean-Philippe Toussaint's debut novel, and it heralded a new generation of innovative French literature. In this playful and perplexing book, we meet a young Parisian researcher who lives inside ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 66%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.45

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