224 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141183831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 September 2000
Description
Full of philosophical puzzles and supernatural surprises, these stories contain some of Borges s most fully realized human characters. With uncanny insight he takes us inside the minds of an unrepentant Nazi, an imprisoned Mayan priest, fanatical ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,595 reviews
Moods
challenging 74%
mysterious 69%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 17%
dark 14%
emotional 9%
funny 7%
informative 5%
tense 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 21% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 33% | No: 26% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 26% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | N/A: 14% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 23% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Death, Slavery, MurderMinor
Body horror, Sexual content
224 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141183831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 September 2000
Description
Full of philosophical puzzles and supernatural surprises, these stories contain some of Borges s most fully realized human characters. With uncanny insight he takes us inside the minds of an unrepentant Nazi, an imprisoned Mayan priest, fanatical ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,595 reviews
Moods
challenging 74%
mysterious 69%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 17%
dark 14%
emotional 9%
funny 7%
informative 5%
tense 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 21% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 33% | No: 26% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 26% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | N/A: 14% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 23% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Death, Slavery, MurderMinor
Body horror, Sexual content