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191 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811220866
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In late 19th-century Paris, the writer Hubert is shocked to discover that Icarus, the protagonist of the new novel he's working on, has vanished. Looking for him among the manuscripts of his rivals does not solve the mystery, so a detective is hir...
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: 9780811220866
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In late 19th-century Paris, the writer Hubert is shocked to discover that Icarus, the protagonist of the new novel he's working on, has vanished. Looking for him among the manuscripts of his rivals does not solve the mystery, so a detective is hir...
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.