Exercises in Style by Raymond Queneau

Exercises in Style

Raymond Queneau with Italo Calvino (Contributor), Barbara Wright (Translator), Umberto Eco (Contributor)

Exercises in Style

Raymond Queneau with Italo Calvino (Contributor), Barbara Wright (Translator), Umberto Eco (Contributor)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

160 pages | first published 1947

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On a crowded bus at midday, the narrator observes one man accusing another of jostling him deliberately. When a seat is vacated, the first man takes it. Later, in another part of town, the man is spotted again, while being advised by a friend to h...
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Summary of 673 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
challenging 54%
lighthearted 41%
inspiring 37%
reflective 25%
informative 20%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 24%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 60% | No: 33% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.97

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