What You Need From The Night by Laurent Petitmangin

What You Need From The Night

Laurent Petitmangin with Shaun Whiteside (Translator)

160 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

After the death of his wife, a father raises his two sons alone. His bond with Fus, the eldest, and Gillou, the youngest, is a close one. But their town is not one of opportunity, and it soon becomes clear that the boys are heading down different ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 87%
dark 62%
reflective 37%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.05

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