Scene of the Crime by Patrick Modiano

Scene of the Crime

Patrick Modiano with Mark Polizzotti (Translator)

157 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A haunting novel that probes the enigmas of time and memory, by Nobel Prize–winning author Patrick ModianoIn his acclaimed semi-autobiographical novella Suspended Sentences, Patrick Modiano recounted a dramatic season in his childhood, of the home...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 60%
emotional 40%
dark 30%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.03

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