The Country of Others by Leïla Slimani

The Country of Others

Leïla Slimani with Sam Taylor (Translator)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2020

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1944. After the Liberation, Mathilde leaves France to join her husband in Morocco. But life here is unrecognisable to this brave and passionate young woman. Her life is now that of a farmer’s wife – with all the sacrifices and vexations that br...
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Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 61%
sad 43%
tense 39%
informative 36%
dark 34%
challenging 32%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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