Before the Feast by Saša Stanišić

Before the Feast

Saša Stanišić with Anthea Bell (Translator)

316 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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It’s the night before the feast in the village of Fürstenfelde (population: an odd number). The village is asleep. Except for the ferryman―he’s dead. And Mrs. Kranz, the night-blind painter, who wants to depict her village for the first time at ni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 51%
funny 48%
lighthearted 24%
challenging 19%
emotional 19%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 14%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 7%
sad 4%
tense 4%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.69

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