Friday, or, The Other Island by Michel Tournier, Norman Denny

Friday, or, The Other Island

Michel Tournier, Norman Denny

236 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Friday, winner of the 1967 Grand Prix du Roman of the Académie Française, is a sly, enchanting retelling of the legend of Robinson Crusoe by the man the New Yorker calls "France's best and probably best-known writer." Cast away on a tropical islan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
reflective 50%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 23%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
sad 19%
funny 15%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 7%
dark 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 26%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.22

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