Incendies by Wajdi Mouawad, Linda Gaboriau

175 pages first pub 2003 (editions) user-added

fiction play dark reflective fast-paced

Description

Twin children Jeanne and Simon want to solve the mystery of their origins. In retracing the bitter history of their mother, who is about to die, other characters come into the story—witnesses or key players able to assist in the investigation. Car...

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Moods

dark 94%
emotional 79%
sad 73%
reflective 64%
tense 45%
mysterious 26%
challenging 20%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 11%
informative 10%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 25%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 10% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.3

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