The Mustache by Emmanuel Carrère

The Mustache

Emmanuel Carrère

146 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Description

Shaving off his mustache as a joke, a man discovers that his life and his world have been utterly changed

Community Reviews Summary of 611 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 64%
tense 61%
reflective 42%
challenging 27%
emotional 19%
sad 17%
funny 12%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 24% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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