The Dream of the Celt by Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman
The Dream of the Celt
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Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman
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The Dream of the Celt

Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman with Mario Vargas Llosa (Translator)

512 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"Summer,1916: Roger Casement, previously knighted for his humanitarian work, awaits the hangman in London's Pentonville Prison. He has been convicted of treason after attempting to raise an Irish brigade to fight against the British Empire and now...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
dark 71%
reflective 71%
sad 57%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.43

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