Butterflies in November by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir

Butterflies in November

Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir with Brian FitzGibbon (Translator)

296 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary travel adventurous reflective slow-paced
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An enchanting novel about a woman who stumbles into a sudden change of fortune and embarks on an offbeat road trip to escape the questions that have long haunted her – and finds answers in the unlikeliest places.After a day of being dumped – twice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews

Moods

adventurous 53%
reflective 44%
lighthearted 41%
funny 30%
hopeful 25%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
dark 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 44%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.33

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