The President's Hat by Antoine Laurain

The President's Hat

Antoine Laurain with Gallic Books (Translator)

208 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted fast-paced
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This prize-winning French bestseller is a charming fable about the power of a hat that takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride through French life during the Mitterrand years.Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Merci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 92%
funny 57%
hopeful 42%
relaxing 34%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 31%
reflective 21%
emotional 13%
mysterious 10%
informative 5%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 31%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 35% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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