The Divorce by César Aira

The Divorce

César Aira with Chris Andrews (Translator), Chris Andrews (Translator)

The Divorce

César Aira with Chris Andrews (Translator), Chris Andrews (Translator)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

96 pages | first published 2010

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The Divorce tells about a man who takes a vacation from Providence, R.I. in early December to avoid conflicts with his newly divorced wife and small daughter. He travels to Buenos Aires and there, one afternoon, he encounters a series of the most ...
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Moods

mysterious 62%
challenging 43%
reflective 37%
adventurous 31%
funny 31%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 12%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 30% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

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3.74

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