A Void by Georges Perec

A Void

Georges Perec with Gilbert Adair (Translator)

284 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics literary mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

A mind-bending novel from the author of Life A User's ManualA Void is a great linguistic adventure and a metaphysical whodunit, chock-full of plots and subplots, of trails in pursuit of trails, all of displays Georges Perec's virtuosity as a verba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
challenging 61%
mysterious 61%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 19%
reflective 19%
lighthearted 14%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 23% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.51

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