Friday, or, The Other Island by Michel Tournier, Norman Denny

Friday, or, The Other Island

Michel Tournier, Norman Denny

236 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Friday, winner of the 1967 Grand Prix du Roman of the Académie Française, is a sly, enchanting retelling of the legend of Robinson Crusoe by the man the New Yorker calls "France's best and probably best-known writer." Cast away on a tropical islan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
reflective 66%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.28

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