The Clouds by Juan José Saer

The Clouds

Juan José Saer with Hilary Vaughn Dobel (Translator)

177 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

"Saer is one of the best writers of today in any language."--Ricardo Piglia"What Saer presents marvelously is the experience of reality, and the characters' attempts to write their own narratives within its excess."--BookforumIn modern-day Paris, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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