El Aleph by Jorge Luis Borges

203 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 85%
challenging 75%
mysterious 65%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 19%
dark 18%
emotional 11%
funny 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 44%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 20% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | No: 20% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 24% | No: 21% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 27% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

4.18

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