Beyond the Door of No Return by Sam Taylor, David Diop

Beyond the Door of No Return

Sam Taylor, David Diop with David Diop (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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The hotly anticipated new novel by David Diop, winner of the International Booker Prize.Paris, 1806. The renowned botanist Michel Adanson lies on his deathbed, the masterwork to which he dedicated his life still incomplete. As he expires, the last...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
dark 54%
emotional 49%
adventurous 45%
sad 43%
challenging 30%
mysterious 26%
informative 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.74

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