The Book of Chameleons by José Eduardo Agualusa

The Book of Chameleons

José Eduardo Agualusa with Daniel Hahn (Translator)

180 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

Félix Ventura trades in an unusual commodity; he is a dealer in memories, clandestinely selling new pasts to people whose futures are secure and who lack only a good lineage to complete their lives.In this completely original murder mystery, where...

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Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
mysterious 55%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 33%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.82

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