Butterflies in November by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir

Butterflies in November

Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir with Brian FitzGibbon (Translator)

fiction contemporary travel adventurous reflective slow-paced

296 pages | first published 2004

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An enchanting novel about a woman who stumbles into a sudden change of fortune and embarks on an offbeat road trip to escape the questions that have long haunted her – and finds answers in the unlikeliest places.After a day of being dumped – twice...
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Summary of 294 reviews

Moods

adventurous 42%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
funny 33%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.3

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