Conversa n'A Catedral by João de Melo, Mario Vargas Llosa

Conversa n'A Catedral

João de Melo, Mario Vargas Llosa with J. Teixeira de Aguilar (Translator)

630 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Portrayal of Peru under the dictatorship of Manuel A. Odria in the 1950s. The story unfolds as a conversation between journalist Santiago Zavala and his friend Ambrosia, in a bar called La Catedral (The Cathdral).

Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 40%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.25

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