Confessions by Jaume Cabré

Confessions

Jaume Cabré with Mara Faye Lethem (Translator)

751 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

At 60 and with a diagnosis of early Alzheimer's, Adria Ardevol re-examines his life before his memory is systematically deleted. He recalls a loveless childhood where the family antique business and his father's study becomes the centre of his wor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 69%
sad 69%
challenging 53%
tense 38%
adventurous 30%
dark 30%
informative 23%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.46

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