The Forgery by Ave Barrera

The Forgery

Ave Barrera with Robin Myers (Translator), Ellen Jones (Translator)

173 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A failing artist turned forger, an architectural masterpiece hidden behind high walls, an impish vagabond, and some very resourceful, very intimidating twins--Forgery pays homage to greats like Juan Rulfo and Luis Barragán, traversing late 20th Ce...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

mysterious 62%
dark 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 37%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.83

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