The Discomfort of Evening by Lucas Rijneveld

The Discomfort of Evening

Lucas Rijneveld with Michele Hutchison (Translator)

282 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Ten-year-old Jas has a unique way of experiencing her universe: the feeling of udder ointment on her skin as protection against harsh winters; the texture of green warts, like capers, on migrating toads; the sound of 'blush words' that aren't in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,048 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
sad 65%
challenging 47%
tense 42%
emotional 41%
reflective 26%
mysterious 8%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 39%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.34

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