The Dreamers by Gilbert Adair

The Dreamers

Gilbert Adair

208 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical lgbtqia+ emotional slow-paced
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Gilbert Adair's novel is set in Paris in the spring of 1968. The city is beginning to emerge from hibernation and an obscure spirit of social and political renewal is in the air. Yet Théo, his twin sister Isabelle and Matthew, an American student ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
reflective 44%
tense 44%
emotional 35%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 14%
funny 8%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 38%
medium 38%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 27% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.39

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