De paradox van geluk by Aminatta Forna

De paradox van geluk

Aminatta Forna with Aleid van Eekelen-Benders (Translator), Mariella Duindam (Translator)

416 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary nature emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Waterloo Bridge, Londen. Een toevallige ontmoeting tussen twee vreemden, Atilla, een Ghanese traumapsychiater en Jean, een Amerikaanse die stadsvossen bestudeert. Wanneer Atilla’s neefje vermist blijkt mobiliseert Jean haar netwerk van vrijwillige...

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Community Reviews Summary of 500 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 70%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 25%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.79

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