The Enigma of the Return by Dany Laferrière, David Homel

The Enigma of the Return

Dany Laferrière, David Homel

240 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the Prix Médicis winner comes a haunting meditation on the nature of identity.Dany Laferrière’s most celebrated book since How to Make Love to a Negro, The Return is a bestseller in France and Quebec and the winner of many awards, including t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 71%
inspiring 71%
informative 57%
challenging 42%
hopeful 42%
dark 28%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 42%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.84

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