The Book of Proper Names by Amélie Nothomb

The Book of Proper Names

Amélie Nothomb with Shaun Whiteside

122 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced
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 To have an extraordinary life, Lucette believes, one must have an extraordinary name. Horrified by the pedestrian names her husband chooses for their unborn child (Tanguy if it’s a boy, Joelle if it’s a girl), Lucette does the only honorable thin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
reflective 52%
mysterious 43%
funny 26%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
tense 13%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 25%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 47%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.54

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