Friday by Michel Tournier

240 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Friday, winner of the 1967 Grand Prix du Roman of the Acad mie Fran aise, is a sly, enchanting retelling of the legend of Robinson Crusoe by the man the New Yorker calls "France's best and probably best-known writer." Cast away on a tropical islan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
reflective 42%
hopeful 31%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
emotional 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 5%

Pace

medium 36%
fast 31%
slow 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.17

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