An Impossible Return by Caroline Laurent

An Impossible Return

Caroline Laurent with Jeffrey Zuckerman (Translator)

350 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
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An epic love story set against a backdrop of injustice, devastating secrets, and the painful price of independence.It's 1967 in the Chagos Archipelago--a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean--and life is peaceful and easy for hardworking Marie. Her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 75%
informative 55%
challenging 35%
inspiring 35%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 10%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 26%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 16% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.18

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