A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa

A General Theory of Oblivion

José Eduardo Agualusa with L.J. Ganser (Narrator), Daniel Hahn (Translator)

4 hours, 1 minutes first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective sad medium-paced

Description

As the country goes through various political upheavals from colony to socialist republic to civil war to peace and capitalism, the world outside seeps into Ludo's life through snippets on the radio, voices from next door, glimpses of someone peei...

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Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 52%
sad 50%
dark 33%
mysterious 29%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 18%
adventurous 16%
funny 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 37%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 7% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

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3.84

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