August Blue by Deborah Levy

August Blue

Deborah Levy

198 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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A new novel from the Booker Prize finalist Deborah Levy, the celebrated author of The Man Who Saw Everything and The Cost of Living.At the height of her career, the piano virtuoso Elsa M. Anderson—former child prodigy, now in her thirties—walks of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 796 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 60%
mysterious 48%
sad 29%
challenging 15%
hopeful 10%
dark 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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