The Physics of Sorrow by Georgi Gospodinov, Angela Rodel

The Physics of Sorrow

Georgi Gospodinov, Angela Rodel

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287 pages | first published 2011

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A finalist for both the Strega Europeo and Gregor von Rezzori awards (and winner of every Bulgarian honor possible), The Physics of Sorrow reaffirms Georgi Gospodinov's place as one of Europe's most inventive and daring writers.Using the myth of t...
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Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 68%
emotional 37%
sad 18%
inspiring 12%
dark 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

4.03

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