The Cook by Maylis de Kerangal

The Cook

Maylis de Kerangal with Sam Taylor (Translator)

112 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced
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Maylis de Kerangal follows up her acclaimed novel The Heart with a dissection of the world of a young Parisian chefMore like a poetic biographical essay on a fictional person than a novel, The Cook is a coming-of-age journey centered on Mauro, a y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
lighthearted 36%
inspiring 29%
informative 25%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 10%
emotional 8%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.53

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