Watch Us Dance by Leïla Slimani

Watch Us Dance

Le pays des autres #2

Leïla Slimani with Sam Taylor (Translator)

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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The seductive, vibrant new novel from international bestselling author Leïla Slimani.Morocco, 1968. As she stands at the window, Mathilde reflects on the opportunities before her. Looking out at her garden, the roses – brought in from Marrakech – ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 67%
informative 46%
sad 30%
dark 25%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.9

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