Thirst by Amélie Nothomb

Thirst

Amélie Nothomb with Alison Anderson (Translator), Alison Anderson (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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In her twenty-eighth novel in as many years, best-selling Belgian novelist and international literary superstar Am lie Nothomb takes on a story for the ages: the life of Jesus. In a first-person voice as droll and irreverent as it is wise, Nothomb...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 40%
challenging 35%
dark 32%
inspiring 29%
sad 28%
funny 21%
hopeful 18%
tense 10%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 31%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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