Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop

Beyond the Door of No Return

David Diop with Sam Taylor (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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 The hotly anticipated new novel by David Diop, winner of the International Booker Prize.Paris, 1806. The renowned botanist Michel Adanson lies on his deathbed, the masterwork to which he dedicated his life still incomplete. As he expires, the las...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
dark 56%
adventurous 46%
emotional 46%
sad 44%
challenging 32%
mysterious 26%
informative 18%
tense 16%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 23%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 29% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 25% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.74

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