Dreamtigers by Jorge Luis Borges

Dreamtigers

Jorge Luis Borges with Mildred Boyer (Translator), Harold Morland (Translator), Antonio Frasconi (Illustrator)

95 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction magical realism poetry short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Dreamtigers has been heralded as one of the literary masterpieces of the twentieth century by Mortimer J. Adler, editor of Great Books of the Western World. It has been acknowledged by its author as his most personal work. Composed of poems, parab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
challenging 63%
mysterious 54%
adventurous 36%
inspiring 36%
emotional 18%
hopeful 18%
informative 18%
dark 9%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.05

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