186 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140050608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 15 February 1979
Description
The short stories stories of Jorge Luis Borges, written more than twenty years ago, have become classics of contemporary literature. Here is a brand new collection of thirteen tales which rival those that established the author’s reputation. As we...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
challenging 53%
adventurous 23%
relaxing 23%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | N/A: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
N/A: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | N/A: 22% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SuicideMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death
186 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140050608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 15 February 1979
Description
The short stories stories of Jorge Luis Borges, written more than twenty years ago, have become classics of contemporary literature. Here is a brand new collection of thirteen tales which rival those that established the author’s reputation. As we...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
challenging 53%
adventurous 23%
relaxing 23%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | N/A: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
N/A: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | N/A: 22% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SuicideMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death