The 7th Function of Language by Laurent Binet

The 7th Function of Language

Laurent Binet with Sam Taylor

390 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Paris, 1980. The literary critic Roland Barthes dies—struck by a laundry van—after lunch with the presidential candidate François Mitterand. The world of letters mourns a tragic accident. But what if it wasn’t an accident at all? What if Barthes w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 71%
funny 66%
informative 52%
challenging 38%
lighthearted 33%
tense 23%
dark 19%
reflective 14%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 28%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 20% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.75

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