Ο ψυχοβγάλτης by Boris Vian

Ο ψυχοβγάλτης

Boris Vian with Μάχης Σκαρπαλέζου (Translator)

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Description

Set in a bizarre and slightly sinister town where the elderly are auctioned off at an Old Folks Fair, the townspeople assail the priest in hopes of making it rain, and the official town scapegoat bears the shame of the citizens by fishing junk out...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
mysterious 66%
reflective 46%
challenging 33%
tense 20%
emotional 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.74

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