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191 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811204835
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1973
Description
Called by some the French Borges, by others the creator of le nouveau roman a generation ahead of its time, Raymond Queneau's work in fiction continues to defy strict categorization. The Flight of Icarus is his only novel written in the form of a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
lighthearted 66%
mysterious 25%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
slow 8%
medium 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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191 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811204835
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1973
Description
Called by some the French Borges, by others the creator of le nouveau roman a generation ahead of its time, Raymond Queneau's work in fiction continues to defy strict categorization. The Flight of Icarus is his only novel written in the form of a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
lighthearted 66%
mysterious 25%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
slow 8%
medium 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.