The Legend of the Sleepers by Danilo Kiš

The Legend of the Sleepers

Penguin Modern #11

Danilo Kiš

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

64 pages | first published 1983

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'For once there had been false idols and asses' heads drawn on the walls...' Sleepers awake in a remote cave and the ancient mystic Simon Magus attempts a miracle, in these two magical, otherworldly tales from one of the greatest voices of twentie...
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Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

2.61

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