The Dreamers by Gilbert Adair

The Dreamers

Gilbert Adair

198 pages • first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

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 323 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 45%
reflective 42%
emotional 37%
challenging 31%
sad 25%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 37%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 26% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.4

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