Primeval and Other Times by Olga Tokarczuk

Primeval and Other Times

Olga Tokarczuk with Antonia Lloyd-Jones (Translator)

248 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in the mythical Polish village of Primeval, a microcosm of the world guarded by four archangels and populated by eccentric, archetypal characters, the novel chronicles the lives of the inhabitants over the course of the feral 20th century in p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 778 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 61%
sad 51%
mysterious 44%
dark 43%
challenging 30%
inspiring 10%
tense 9%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 34%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 42% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 30% | No: 27% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.19

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