The Cook by Maylis de Kerangal

The Cook

Maylis de Kerangal with Sam Taylor (Translator)

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fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

Description

One of BBC Culture's Ten Books to Read this March and The Rumpus Book Club Pick for MarchMaylis de Kerangal follows up her acclaimed novel The Heart with a dissection of the world of a young Parisian chefMore like a poetic biographical essay on a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 32%
informative 27%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 11%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 21%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.54

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