The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges

The Library of Babel

Jorge Luis Borges with Andrew Hurley (Translator), Erik Desmazieres (Illustrator), Andrew Hurley (Contributor)

39 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Not many living artists would be sufficiently brave or inspired to attempt reflecting in art what Borges constructs in words. But the detailed, evocative etchings by Erik Desmazieres provide a perfect counterpoint to the visionary prose. Like Borg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 647 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
mysterious 67%
challenging 43%
dark 20%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 36%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 52% | Plot: 39% | A mix: 6% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | N/A: 43% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 69% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.16

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