Perník by Helen Oyeyemi

Perník

Helen Oyeyemi with Petr Onufer (Translator)

260 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

Příběh anglické školačky Perdity Lee a její matky Harriet se zprvu zdá být zcela všední, čtenáři však brzy dojde, že se ocitl uprostřed surreálného víru vyprávění, které jej ze současného Londýna unese do (možná imaginární) země Harrietina dětství...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,996 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
challenging 51%
adventurous 36%
reflective 32%
funny 23%
emotional 21%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.27

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