Yesterday by Ágota Kristóf

Yesterday

Ágota Kristóf with David Watson (Translator)

112 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective fast-paced
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Ágota Kristóf packs volumes into this elegant shape-shifting novella. It's simultaneously a sly exploration of storytelling and a powerful narrative about immigration and the pitfalls of starting over in a new country. Yesterday is a necessary and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

sad 64%
dark 58%
reflective 44%
tense 38%
emotional 32%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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