191 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In late 19th-century Paris, the writer Hubert is shocked to discover that Icarus, the protagonist of the new novel he's working on, has vanished. Looking for him among the manuscripts of his rivals does not solve the mystery, so a detective is hir...
Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews
Moods
adventurous 85%
lighthearted 71%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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191 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In late 19th-century Paris, the writer Hubert is shocked to discover that Icarus, the protagonist of the new novel he's working on, has vanished. Looking for him among the manuscripts of his rivals does not solve the mystery, so a detective is hir...
Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews
Moods
adventurous 85%
lighthearted 71%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.