The Divorce by Patti Smith, César Aira

The Divorce

Patti Smith, César Aira

120 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The Divorce tells about a man who takes a vacation from Providence, R.I. in early December to avoid conflicts with his newly divorced wife and small daughter. He travels to Buenos Aires and there, one afternoon, he encounters a series of the most ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
reflective 48%
challenging 44%
lighthearted 37%
funny 29%
adventurous 22%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
tense 7%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 41% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 18% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.88

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