fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

564 pages | first published 1963

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Horacio Oliveira is an Argentinian writer who lives in Paris with his mistress, La Maga, surrounded by a loose-knit circle of bohemian friends who call themselves "the Club." A child's death and La Maga's disappearance put an end to his life of em...
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Summary of 1116 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
challenging 73%
emotional 45%
mysterious 33%
dark 28%
funny 24%
adventurous 22%
sad 21%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 19%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.02

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