The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li

The Book of Goose

Yiyun Li

348 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A propulsive, seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons EndFabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America, far from the French countryside where...

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Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 52%
dark 43%
sad 32%
challenging 22%
mysterious 18%
tense 13%
adventurous 12%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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