The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe by Romain Puértolas

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe

Fakir Patel #1

Romain Puértolas with Sam Taylor (Translator)

310 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Armed only with a counterfeit 100-Euro note, Ajatashatru the fakir, renowned conjurer and trickster, lands in Paris. His mission? To acquire a splendid new bed of nails. His destination? IKEA.And there he decides to stay, finding an obliging wardr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
adventurous 77%
lighthearted 72%
reflective 22%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 9%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.15

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