I Wish Someone Were Waiting for Me Somewhere by Anna Gavalda

I Wish Someone Were Waiting for Me Somewhere

Anna Gavalda with Karen L. Marker

208 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective slow-paced
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With arresting naturalism and a lively variety of perspectives, Gavalda writes simply of human beings longing to connect. Gavalda, "a gifted literary stylist" (Vogue), has a knack for capturing our inner as well as our outer dialogues with perfec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 637 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.36

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