The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li

The Book of Goose

Yiyun Li

368 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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A propulsive, seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons EndFabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America, far from the French countryside where...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,303 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 53%
dark 40%
sad 34%
challenging 21%
mysterious 18%
tense 14%
adventurous 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.81

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