Ways to Disappear by Idra Novey

Ways to Disappear

Idra Novey

272 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced
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For fans of Robin Sloan's Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore and Maria Semple's Where'd You Go, Bernadette, an inventive, brilliant debut novel about the disappearance of a famous Brazilian novelist and the young translator who turns her life upside...

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Community Reviews Summary of 641 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
emotional 42%
adventurous 38%
reflective 38%
dark 29%
tense 25%
sad 21%
challenging 17%
funny 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 26%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.51

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