Painting Time by Maylis de Kerangal

Painting Time

Maylis de Kerangal with Jessica Moore (Translator)

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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Behind the ornate doors of the Institut de Peinture in Brussels, Kate, Jonas and Paula begin their apprenticeship in decorative painting, the art of visual deception. An intense year of study will cement a friendship that lasts long after their fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
informative 41%
inspiring 37%
challenging 22%
emotional 20%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 8%
funny 3%
tense 3%
dark 1%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 24%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.66

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