368 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B0815RFL5R
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 06 February 2020
Description
A collection of masterful short stories in Julio Cortazar's sophistocated, powerful and gripping style.A grieving family home becomes the site of a terrifying invasion. A frustrated love triangle, brought together by a plundered Aztec idol, spills...
Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
dark 59%
tense 35%
challenging 33%
adventurous 19%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | N/A: 18% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Suicide, Murder, Sexual harassment
368 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B0815RFL5R
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 06 February 2020
Description
A collection of masterful short stories in Julio Cortazar's sophistocated, powerful and gripping style.A grieving family home becomes the site of a terrifying invasion. A frustrated love triangle, brought together by a plundered Aztec idol, spills...
Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
dark 59%
tense 35%
challenging 33%
adventurous 19%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | N/A: 18% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Suicide, Murder, Sexual harassment