Gourmet Rhapsody by Muriel Barbery

Gourmet Rhapsody

Muriel Barbery with Alison Anderson

160 pages first pub 2000 (view editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced
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Gourmet Rhapsody is ideal for readers who savor introspective, character-driven narratives that blend culinary passion with existential reflection, appealing to those who appreciate layered explorations of life’s fleeting joys and regrets.

Description

In the heart of Paris, in the posh building made famous in The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Pierre Athens, the greatest food critic in the world, is dying. Revered by some and reviled by many, Monsieur Arthens has been lording it over the world’s mos...

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Community Reviews

3.16
based on 1,171 reviews

Moods

reflective: 76%

emotional: 40%

funny: 34%

inspiring: 19%

lighthearted: 19%

challenging: 10%

relaxing: 10%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 8%

sad: 8%

dark: 6%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
32% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
87% of readers chose Character
7% of readers chose N/A
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Character
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Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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