The Seventh Function of Language by Laurent Binet

The Seventh Function of Language

Laurent Binet with Sam Taylor (Translator), Bronson Pinchot (Narrator)

12 hours, 27 minutes first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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From the prizewinning author of HHhH, "the most insolent novel of the year" (L'Express) is a romp through the French intelligentsia of the twentieth century. Paris, 1980. The literary critic Roland Barthes dies--struck by a laundry van--after lunc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 599 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 70%
funny 60%
challenging 52%
informative 45%
tense 32%
lighthearted 27%
dark 22%
reflective 20%
inspiring 5%
emotional 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 25%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 27% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.75

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