The Postcard by Anne Berest

The Postcard

Anne Berest

480 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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"A testament to the power of imagination and an investigation of empathy."--VogueAnne Berest's The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,470 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 77%
reflective 60%
informative 54%
dark 46%
challenging 43%
mysterious 37%
tense 22%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 9%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 16%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.45

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