The Infatuations by Javier Marías

The Infatuations

Javier Marías with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

345 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The Infatuations is a metaphysical murder mystery and a stunningly original literary achievement by Javier Marías, the internationally acclaimed author of A Heart So White and Your Face Tomorrow. Every day, María Dolz stops for breakfast at the sa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
mysterious 64%
emotional 41%
tense 41%
sad 29%
challenging 23%
dark 17%
inspiring 11%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 35%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.39

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