The Society of Reluctant Dreamers by José Eduardo Agualusa

The Society of Reluctant Dreamers

José Eduardo Agualusa with Daniel Hahn (Translator)

fiction magical realism romance hopeful reflective fast-paced

272 pages | first published 2017

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Splitting through the clear waters beside the rainbow hotel, Daniel Benchimol finds a waterproof mango-yellow camera and uncovers the photographed reveries of a famous Mozambican artist, Moira. In this exquisite new novel, Agualusa's reader loses ...
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Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 44%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 22%
dark 22%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.86

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