A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa

A General Theory of Oblivion

José Eduardo Agualusa with Daniel Hahn (Translator)

250 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad medium-paced

Description

As the country goes through various political upheavals from colony to socialist republic to civil war to peace and capitalism, the world outside seeps into Ludo's life through snippets on the radio, voices from next door, glimpses of someone peei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 55%
sad 51%
dark 34%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 24%
challenging 22%
informative 20%
adventurous 16%
funny 14%
tense 10%
inspiring 8%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 35%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.86

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