Desert by J.M.G. Le Clézio

360 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Desert is a novel composed of two alternating narratives, set in counterpoint. The first takes place in the desert between 1909 and 1912 and evokes the migration of a young adolescent boy, Nour, and his people, the Blue Men, notorious warriors of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
inspiring 60%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.54

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