Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges

Fictions

Jorge Luis Borges with Andrew Hurley (Translator)

fiction classics magical realism short stories adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

184 pages | first published 1944

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The seventeen pieces in Ficciones demonstrate the whirlwind of Borges's genius and mirror the precision and potency of his intellect and inventiveness, his piercing irony, his skepticism, and his obsession with fantasy. Borges sends us on a journe...
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Summary of 2917 reviews

Moods

challenging 79%
reflective 72%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 20%
funny 14%
dark 10%
informative 9%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
emotional 2%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 39%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 32% | N/A: 22% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

N/A: 36% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 27% | No: 24% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 26% | No: 18% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

4.34

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