Tales of love, madness and death by Horacio Quiroga

Tales of love, madness and death

Horacio Quiroga with Leonardo Pablo Federico Sanchez Alonso (Translator)

170 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark slow-paced

Description

Without any doubt, Horacio Quiroga is considered one of the greatest Latin American storytellers of all time. In the two classics that make up this work, the most brilliant and decisive period of his career as a storyteller is clearly reflected.In...

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Community Reviews Summary of 529 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 50%
tense 45%
sad 27%
emotional 22%
funny 18%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 9%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 38% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 23% | No: 15%

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3.76

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