El Aleph by Jorge Luis Borges

213 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 77%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 20%
dark 17%
emotional 12%
funny 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 21% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | No: 21% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 23% | No: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 26% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

4.18

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