Cronopios and Famas by Julio Cortázar, Ελένη Χαρατσή, Paul Blackburn

162 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"The Instruction Manual," the first chapter, is an absurd assortment of tasks and items dissected in an instruction-manual format. "Unusual Occupations," the second chapter, describes the obsessions and predilections of the narrator's family, incl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
lighthearted 66%
reflective 66%
relaxing 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.12

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