Querelle of Roberval by Kevin Lambert

Querelle of Roberval

Kevin Lambert with Donald Winkler (Translator)

200 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary reflective fast-paced
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Homage to Jean Genet's antihero and a brilliant reimagining of the ancient form of tragedy, Querelle of Roberval, winner of the Marquis de Sade Prize, is a wildly imaginative story of justice, passion, and murderous revenge. As a millworkers' stri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
challenging 54%
tense 54%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 35% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.43

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