The Divorce by Patti Smith, César Aira

The Divorce

Patti Smith, César Aira

120 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Divorce tells about a man who takes a vacation from Providence, R.I. in early December to avoid conflicts with his newly divorced wife and small daughter. He travels to Buenos Aires and there, one afternoon, he encounters a series of the most ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
reflective 50%
challenging 43%
lighthearted 40%
funny 31%
adventurous 25%
emotional 15%
dark 12%
tense 6%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 15% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

3.9

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