Exercises in Style by Raymond Queneau

Exercises in Style

Raymond Queneau with Italo Calvino (Contributor), Barbara Wright (Translator), Umberto Eco (Contributor)

160 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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On a crowded bus at midday, the narrator observes one man accusing another of jostling him deliberately. When a seat is vacated, the first man takes it. Later, in another part of town, the man is spotted again, while being advised by a friend to h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,011 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
challenging 45%
lighthearted 38%
inspiring 32%
informative 23%
reflective 16%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 25%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 78% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 7% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 53% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 51% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 48% | Yes: 25% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

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