The Enigma of the Return by Dany Laferrière, David Homel

The Enigma of the Return

Dany Laferrière, David Homel

240 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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From the Prix Médicis winner comes a haunting meditation on the nature of identity.Dany Laferrière’s most celebrated book since How to Make Love to a Negro, The Return is a bestseller in France and Quebec and the winner of many awards, including t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 80%
inspiring 70%
informative 60%
hopeful 50%
challenging 30%
dark 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.89

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