Bait by David Albahari, Peter Agnone

117 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In self-exile in Canada after the collapse of Yugoslavia and his mother's death, the narrator of Bait is listening to a series of tapes he recorded of his mother years before. As her story is told, he reflects on her life and their relationship, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

informative 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
emotional 50%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.45

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