Reviews

Zijde by Alessandro Baricco

vilena's review against another edition

emotional inspiring relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

emegallego's review against another edition

5.0

Importa tanto lo que se dice, como lo que no. Mi profesora de música del colegio decía que el silencio es tan importante como las notas. En la literatura, también.

ecclesias's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

violetapintor's review against another edition

reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

Fue como un viaje leer este libro, como ir acercándote a un misterio pero por un camino tranquilo y suave. Me gustó mucho.

rcaohn's review against another edition

4.0

Como buen cuento que es, aún tengo huecos por rellenar y escenas por entender (si es que están ahí para ser entendidas). Me ha encantado la estructura circular de la narración, con quiebros en cada vuelta hasta llegar a un final que es igual que el principio, pero distinto por dentro.

Merece la pena leer esta obra, especialmente por el ritmo de la prosa (gran trabajo del traductor, por cierto).

nesilla's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

seashell's review against another edition

mysterious reflective fast-paced

5.0

emanuele312's review against another edition

dark emotional relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

flammedoudoune's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

abbys's review against another edition

4.5

I absolutely loved the beautiful and magical language which Alessandro Baricco wound together in this novel just as the silk which was created within the silk mines of Lavilledieu.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Child death

Moderate: Sexual content