The Time of the Doves by Mercè Rodoreda

The Time of the Doves

Mercè Rodoreda with David H. Rosenthal (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional slow-paced

Description

Barcelona, early 1930s: Natalia, a pretty shop-girl from the working-class quarter of Gracia, is hesitant when a stranger asks her to dance at the fiesta in Diamond Square. But Joe is charming and forceful, and she takes his hand. They marry and s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 76%
sad 53%
dark 33%
tense 19%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
informative 10%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 33%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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