The Cook by Maylis de Kerangal

The Cook

Maylis de Kerangal with Sam Taylor (Translator)

112 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

Description

"A slim, bountiful, beautifully written (and gorgeously translated) 'Portrait of the Chef as a Young Man.'" --Nancy Klinke, The New York Times Book ReviewOne of BBC Culture's Ten Books to Read this March and The Rumpus Book Club Pick for MarchMayl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 259 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
lighthearted 39%
inspiring 34%
informative 29%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 12%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
mysterious 4%
challenging 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.54

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