Froth on the Daydream by Boris Vian

Froth on the Daydream

Boris Vian with Stanley Chapman (Translator)

221 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

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L'Ecume des jours (Foam of the Daze) is a jazz fueled Science Fiction story that is both romantic and nihilistic! Vian's novel is an assortment of bittersweet romance, absurdity and the frailty of life. Foam of the Daze is a nimble-fingered master...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,943 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
sad 56%
funny 50%
dark 39%
reflective 39%
mysterious 22%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 36%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | Plot: 32% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 34% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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