MOUNT ANALOGUE by René Daumal
MOUNT ANALOGUE

René Daumal

MOUNT ANALOGUE

René Daumal

189 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction philosophy reflective slow-paced
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Description

In this novel/allegory the narrator/author sets sail in the yacht Impossible to search for Mount Analogue, the geographically located, albeit hidden, peak that reaches inexorably toward heaven. Daumal's symbolic mountain represents a way to truth ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
reflective 66%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
funny 25%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.97

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