Obchodník s minulosťou by José Eduardo Agualusa
Obchodník s minulosťou

José Eduardo Agualusa

Obchodník s minulosťou

José Eduardo Agualusa

180 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

This unusual novel about the landscape of memory and its inconsistencies follows Felix Ventura as he trades in a curious commodity—he sells people different pasts. He can create entirely new pasts full of better memories and complete with new line...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 57%
emotional 28%
challenging 19%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 36%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.81

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