The City of Marvels by Eduardo Mendoza, Bernard Molloy

The City of Marvels

Eduardo Mendoza, Bernard Molloy

418 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative reflective slow-paced

Description

A novel describing the rise of the unspeakable Onofre Bouvila, an honestly self-seeking mafioso who starts in the gutters of Barcelona and leaves a trail of broken egos as he climbs up to his place in the sun.

Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

informative 80%
adventurous 60%
challenging 60%
funny 40%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.51

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