Canoes by Maylis de Kerangal

Canoes

Maylis de Kerangal with Jessica Moore (Translator)

160 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary short stories adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Seven interconnected stories orbit a central novella to create a collection of tales which resonate with the sound of women’s voices.A widower struggles to erase his wife’s voice from his answering machine. Two old friends meet after a period apar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.22

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