Celestina by Fernando de Rojas, Peter Bush, Juan Goytisolo

219 pages first pub 1499 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging slow-paced

Description

The racy and irreverent Spanish tragicomedy that is considered the first European novel-in a spirited new translation A Spanish Romeo and Juliet, Celestina was published in 1499 and became Spain's first-ever bestseller. Readers thrilled to the ...

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Moods

funny 55%
reflective 33%
challenging 25%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 22%
dark 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 34%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.08

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