80 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571370702
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 05 January 2021
Description
Madrid. Unfinished. Man dying. A great painter lies on his deathbed. In seven extraordinary written pictures, untethered from reality, Max Porter translates the explosive final workings of the artist's mind.
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 50%
mysterious 29%
emotional 23%
tense 17%
sad 16%
funny 10%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | N/A: 22% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, Body horrorModerate
Violence
80 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571370702
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 05 January 2021
Description
Madrid. Unfinished. Man dying. A great painter lies on his deathbed. In seven extraordinary written pictures, untethered from reality, Max Porter translates the explosive final workings of the artist's mind.
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 50%
mysterious 29%
emotional 23%
tense 17%
sad 16%
funny 10%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | N/A: 22% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, Body horrorModerate
Violence