Seiobo There Below by László Krasznahorkai, Ottilie Mulzet

Seiobo There Below

László Krasznahorkai, Ottilie Mulzet with Ottilie Mulzet (Translator)

451 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Beauty, in László Krasznahorkai’s new novel, reflects, however fleeting, the sacred — even if we are mostly unable to bear it.In Seiobo There Below we see the goddess Seiobo returning to mortal realms in search of perfection. An ancient Buddha bei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 80%
dark 40%
informative 40%
mysterious 40%
inspiring 30%
emotional 20%
adventurous 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 66% | Character: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

4.23

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