Book of Lies by Ágota Kristóf

Book of Lies

The Book of Lies - Twins Trilogy #1-3

Ágota Kristóf

352 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

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These three internationally acclaimed novels have confirmed Agota Kristof's reputation as one of the most provocative exponents of new-wave European fiction. With all the stark simplicity of a fractured fairy tale, the trilogy tells the story of t...

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4.33
based on 1,693 reviews

Moods

dark: 92%

sad: 68%

mysterious: 45%

challenging: 40%

emotional: 40%

reflective: 40%

tense: 35%

adventurous: 10%

inspiring: 3%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
49% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

31% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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