Optic Nerve by María Gainza

Optic Nerve

María Gainza with Thomas Bunstead (Translator), Kyla Garcia (Narrator)

5 hours • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction art contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The narrator of Optic Nerve is an Argentinian woman whose obsession is art. The story of her life is the story of the paintings, and painters, who matter to her. Her intimate, digressive voice guides us through a gallery of moments that have touch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 41%
informative 37%
challenging 17%
dark 13%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 47% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.69

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