The Infatuations by Javier Marías

The Infatuations

Javier Marías with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

352 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The Infatuations is a critically acclaimed novel by the great Spanish writer Javier Marías. Every day, Maria Dolz stops for breakfast at the same café. And every day she enjoys watching a handsome couple who follow the same routine. Then one day t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
mysterious 62%
emotional 45%
tense 33%
dark 29%
sad 25%
challenging 20%
inspiring 8%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Average rating

3.41

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