Terra Nostra by Carlos Fuentes

Terra Nostra

Carlos Fuentes with Margaret Sayers Peden (Translator)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

785 pages | first published 1975

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Perhaps the most ambitious novel from one of Mexico's greatest writers, the narrative covers 20 centuries of European and American culture, and prominently features the construction of El Escorial by Philip II. The title is Latin for "Our earth". ...
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Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 75%
dark 50%
informative 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.19

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