The Martins by David Foenkinos

The Martins

David Foenkinos with Sam Taylor (Translator)

251 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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 ‘Go out into the street and the first person you see will be the subject of your next book.’This is the challenge a struggling Parisian writer sets himself, imagining his next heroine might be the mysterious young woman who often stands smoking n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 68%
funny 63%
emotional 47%
relaxing 47%
reflective 42%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.46

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