Reviews

The Living and the Rest by José Eduardo Agualusa

veru_verge's review

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

nataliesong's review

hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

2.5

samuelantonym's review

mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

_drucifer_'s review

adventurous emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

mel_cookie's review

slow-paced

2.5

yegannam's review

4.0

This story is so unique and weird. Some parts were quite unsettling, but at times I felt peaceful while reading it. It takes a genius to write something of this sort. The premise being a literary festival on a remote island grabbed my attention really fast. I still couldn’t untangle all the mysteries but I feel like this story will stick with me for a long while. I’d recommend reading if you’re looking for something fresh and unique !

johnloy's review

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

rebecka2023's review

mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

charlieeee's review

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

rosyturner's review

mysterious reflective fast-paced

4.25