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272 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781772012835
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Talonbooks
Publication date: 21 March 2021
Description
Maylis de Kerangal’s Painting Time plunges readers into the world of Paula Karst, a young woman who discovers a passion for trompe l’oeil painting techniques. After beginning her studies at the famous Institut de Peinture in Brussels, Paula meets ...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
informative 41%
inspiring 37%
challenging 22%
emotional 20%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 8%
funny 3%
tense 3%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Minor
Mass/school shootings
272 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781772012835
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Talonbooks
Publication date: 21 March 2021
Description
Maylis de Kerangal’s Painting Time plunges readers into the world of Paula Karst, a young woman who discovers a passion for trompe l’oeil painting techniques. After beginning her studies at the famous Institut de Peinture in Brussels, Paula meets ...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
informative 41%
inspiring 37%
challenging 22%
emotional 20%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 8%
funny 3%
tense 3%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Mass/school shootings