Standing Heavy by Gauz

Standing Heavy

Gauz with Frank Wynne (Translator)

155 pages first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction literary funny reflective fast-paced

Description

The 1960s - Ferdinand arrives in Paris from Côte d'Ivoire, ready to take on the world and become a big somebody.The 1990s - It is the Golden Age of immigration, and Ossiri and Kassoum navigate a Paris on the brink of momentous change.The 2010s - I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
funny 62%
challenging 31%
informative 27%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 10%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

3.35

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