fiction classics dark fast-paced

160 pages | first published 1926

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The first novel by one of the greatest writers of Latin American literature is a semiautobiographical story reflecting the energy and chaos of early 20th-century Buenos AiresFeeling the alienation of youth, Silvio Astier's gang tours neighborhoods...
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Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.8

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