The Other City by Gerald Turner, Michal Ajvaz

The Other City

Gerald Turner, Michal Ajvaz

168 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

In this strange and lovely hymn to Prague, Michal Ajvaz repopulates the city of Kafka with ghosts, eccentrics, talking animals, and impossible statues, all lurking on the peripheries of a town so familiar to tourists. The Other City is a guidebook...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.33

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