Reviews

Théorie Générale de l'Oubli by Geneviève Leibrich, José Eduardo Agualusa

annehed's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

forever_fantasy's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

tomg97's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

I really enjoyed reading this book; the author has a beautiful writing style that flows and keeps the reader intrigued about what's next. The plot cleverly interweaves multiple characters to create a dynamic storyline with twists and turns. There is a commentary on memory and identity, as well as contemporary politics.

I would recommend reading in one sitting, if possible. The chapters are short and you progress through at a good pace - it helps to link all the characters storylines.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Rape

ranyayounis's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.5

sofia_f's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

sdillon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

3.75

lauraroseapostrophe's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

madeleinece's review against another edition

3.0

Även om stilen och berättelsens uppbyggnad känns rolig, delarna om Ludo väldigt vackra, och det är ett avskalat och snyggt sätt att berätta om ett lands historia, så säger det något om en bok när den så lätt blir liggande. Eller? Skulle sannolikt ge boken en fyra om jag läst den i ett svep, så jag blir den skyldig en omläsning för en rättvis bedömning. Hur som helst läsvärd!

ehhilary's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

emily_mad's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5