The Dream of the Celt by Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman

The Dream of the Celt

Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

368 pages | first published 2010

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A subtle and enlightening novel about a neglected human rights pioneer by the Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas LlosaIn 1916, the Irish nationalist Roger Casement was hanged by the British government for treason. Casement had dedicated his extraordina...
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Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
dark 71%
reflective 71%
sad 57%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

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3.43

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