Fulgentius by César Aira

Fulgentius

César Aira with Chris Andrews (Translator)

176 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective medium-paced
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By profession I am a soldier, a general in the glorious Roman army. As a playwright, I think of myself as a sublime amateur.In Cesar Aira's new novel, Fulgentius, a sixty-seven-year-old imperial Roman general--"Rome's most illustrious and experien...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
funny 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.63

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