Froth on the Daydream by Boris Vian

Froth on the Daydream

Boris Vian with Stanley Chapman (Translator)

221 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

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Description

L'Ecume des jours (Foam of the Daze) is a jazz fueled Science Fiction story that is both romantic and nihilistic! Vian's novel is an assortment of bittersweet romance, absurdity and the frailty of life. Foam of the Daze is a nimble-fingered master...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,592 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
sad 56%
funny 48%
dark 41%
reflective 40%
mysterious 23%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 9%
tense 6%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 38%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 32% | Character: 32% | Plot: 32% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.78

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