224 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 July 2004
Description
Full of philosophical puzzles and supernatural surprises, these stories contain some of Borges's most fully realized human characters. With uncanny insight he takes us inside the minds of an unrepentant Nazi, an imprisoned Mayan priest, fanatical ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,324 reviews
Moods
challenging 77%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 20%
dark 17%
emotional 12%
funny 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 21% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | No: 21% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 23% | No: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 26% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Death, Slavery, MurderMinor
Body horror, Sexual content224 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 July 2004
Description
Full of philosophical puzzles and supernatural surprises, these stories contain some of Borges's most fully realized human characters. With uncanny insight he takes us inside the minds of an unrepentant Nazi, an imprisoned Mayan priest, fanatical ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,324 reviews
Moods
challenging 77%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 20%
dark 17%
emotional 12%
funny 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 21% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | No: 21% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 23% | No: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 26% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Death, Slavery, MurderMinor
Body horror, Sexual content