The Country of Others by Leïla Slimani

The Country of Others

Le pays des autres #1

Leïla Slimani with Sam Taylor (Translator)

336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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1944. After the Liberation, Mathilde leaves France to join her husband in Morocco.But life here is unrecognisable to this brave and passionate young woman. Her life is now that of a farmer’s wife – with all the sacrifices and vexations that brings...

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Community Reviews Summary of 911 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 61%
sad 43%
tense 39%
dark 37%
informative 33%
challenging 31%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.69

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