Based on a True Story by Delphine de Vigan

Based on a True Story

Delphine de Vigan with George Miller (Translator)

384 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

The international hit that sold half a million copies in France: a chilling work of fiction--but based on a true story--about a friendship gone terrifyingly toxic and the nature of reality.Winner of Le Prix Renaudot 2015 Winner of Le Prix Goncourt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 927 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
tense 78%
dark 75%
reflective 53%
emotional 24%
challenging 15%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 38%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.87

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