The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft

The Extinction of Irena Rey

Jennifer Croft

309 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

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From the International Booker Prize-winning translator and Women's Prize finalist, an utterly beguiling novel about eight translators and their search for a world-renowned author who goes missing in a primeval Polish forest.Eight translators arriv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
challenging 62%
dark 44%
funny 44%
tense 33%
adventurous 29%
reflective 28%
emotional 8%
informative 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 41% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 33% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.58

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