A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa

A General Theory of Oblivion

José Eduardo Agualusa with Danny Hahn (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad medium-paced

Description

On the eve of Angolan independence, Ludo bricks herself into her apartment, where she will remain for the next thirty years. She lives off vegetables and pigeons, burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her st...

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Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 54%
sad 52%
dark 34%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 24%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
adventurous 16%
funny 14%
tense 10%
inspiring 8%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 34%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 32% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

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3.86

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