Delicacy by David Foenkinos

Delicacy

David Foenkinos

250 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Losing her beloved husband after only seven years of marriage, heartbroken widow Nathalie steels herself against emotional attachments until she unexpectedly falls in for her offbeat, guileless co-worker, Markus, who represents the opposite of eve...

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Moods

emotional 64%
lighthearted 51%
hopeful 42%
reflective 41%
funny 35%
sad 30%
relaxing 24%
inspiring 23%
dark 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 38%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.65

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