Human Rites by Amélie Nothomb

Human Rites

Amélie Nothomb with Natalie Abrahami (Translator)

59 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction play reflective slow-paced

Description

Food is in short supply and the cold is unbearable. In a tantalizing m nage trois between a professor, his assistant, and a student, only the books bear witness to their plight.Am lie Nothomb is the award-winning author of 13 novels, including H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
reflective 50%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 12%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.32

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