A Single Rose by Muriel Barbery
A Single Rose

Muriel Barbery

A Single Rose

Muriel Barbery with Alison Anderson

160 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional sad slow-paced
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As Paul guides Rose along a mysterious itinerary designed by her deceased father, her bitterness and anger are soothed by the stones and the trees in the Zen gardens they move through. During their walks, Rose encounters acquaintances of her fathe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 77%
sad 45%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 34%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.38

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