The Seventh Function of Language by Laurent Binet

The Seventh Function of Language

Laurent Binet with Sam Taylor (Translator)

359 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Paris, 1980. The literary critic Roland Barthes dies—struck by a laundry van—after lunch with the presidential candidate François Mitterand. The world of letters mourns a tragic accident. But what if it wasn’t an accident at all? What if Barthes w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 362 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
mysterious 70%
funny 64%
informative 47%
challenging 41%
lighthearted 35%
dark 23%
tense 23%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 25% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.74

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