Life A User's Manual by Georges Perec
Life A User's Manual

Georges Perec

Life A User's Manual

Georges Perec with David Bellos

608 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics challenging mysterious medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
mysterious 45%
reflective 45%
funny 35%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.14

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