A Universal History of Iniquity by Jorge Luis Borges

A Universal History of Iniquity

Jorge Luis Borges with Andrew Hurley

128 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

In his writing, Borges always combined high seriousness with a wicked sense of fun. Here he reveals his delight in re-creating (or making up) colorful stories from the Orient, the Islamic world, and the Wild West, as well as his horrified fascinat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

dark 54%
mysterious 54%
reflective 54%
adventurous 45%
challenging 27%
funny 18%
relaxing 18%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.78

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