Autumn in Peking by Paul Knobloch, Boris Vian

Autumn in Peking

Paul Knobloch, Boris Vian

284 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

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Boris Vian was a jack of all trades - although unfortunately his name was Boris and "Boris of all trades" never took off as a turn of phrase. But nevertheless Vian was a great songwriter, playwright, singer, jazz critic and, of course novelist so ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
funny 80%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
lighthearted 40%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.75

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