A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes

A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters

Julian Barnes

fiction historical short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

320 pages | first published 1989

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Beginning with an unlikely stowaway's account of life on board Noah's Ark, A History of the World in 10½ Chapters presents a surprising, subversive, fictional history of earth told from several kaleidoscopic perspectives. Noah disembarks from his ...
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Summary of 684 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
funny 41%
adventurous 35%
challenging 35%
informative 23%
emotional 17%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 33% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

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3.83

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