Grammar Is a Sweet, Gentle Song by Erik Orsenna

Grammar Is a Sweet, Gentle Song

Plaisirs secrets de la grammaire #1

Erik Orsenna with Moishe Black (Translator)

120 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

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Description

At the heart of its message is an impassioned plea for the magic and power of words. Jeanne, the tough-minded ten-year-old narrator, and Thomas, fourteen, are traveling to America on an ocean liner to visit their mother when a violent storm sinks ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
informative 58%
adventurous 41%
inspiring 41%
reflective 41%
funny 16%
relaxing 16%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.6

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