The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon

The Confusion of Languages

Siobhan Fallon

324 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A searing debut novel from the award-winning author of You Know When the Men are Gone, about jealousy, the unpredictable path of friendship, and the secrets kept in marriage, all set within the U.S. expat community of the Middle East during the ri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
sad 53%
tense 53%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
challenging 33%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.55

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