El Aleph by Jorge Luis Borges

216 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 79%
challenging 75%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 19%
dark 17%
emotional 10%
funny 9%
informative 8%
relaxing 4%
tense 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 39%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 18% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 13% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 25% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

4.16

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