French Exit by Patrick deWitt

French Exit

Patrick deWitt

256 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

Description

From bestselling author Patrick deWitt, a brilliant and darkly comic novel about a wealthy widow and her adult son who flee New York for Paris in the wake of scandal and financial disintegrationFrances Price – tart widow, possessive mother, and Up...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,304 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
dark 53%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 36%
emotional 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%
hopeful 3%
tense 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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