The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Muriel Barbery with Cassandra Morris (Narrator), Barbara Rosenblat (Narrator), Alison Anderson (Translator)

9 hours, 34 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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An enchanting New York Times and international bestseller and award-winner about life, art, literature, philosophy, culture, class, privilege, and power, seen through the eyes of a 54-year old French concierge and a precocious but troubled 12-year...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,200 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 67%
sad 40%
hopeful 34%
funny 33%
inspiring 30%
challenging 23%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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