Discretion by Faïza Guène

Discretion

Faïza Guène with Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Yamina Taleb is approaching her seventieth birthday. These days, she strives for a quiet life, grateful to the country that hosts her and her adored family. The closest she gets to drama is scooping ‘revolutionary’ bargains in the form of plastic ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 80%
hopeful 50%
funny 33%
inspiring 30%
informative 26%
sad 26%
challenging 16%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.26

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