The Dream of the Celt by Mario Vargas Llosa

The Dream of the Celt

Mario Vargas Llosa with Edith Grossman (Translator)

368 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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A subtle and enlightening novel about a neglected human rights pioneer by the Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas LlosaIn 1916, the Irish nationalist Roger Casement was hanged by the British government for treason. Casement had dedicated his extraordinary...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

informative 92%
dark 64%
sad 57%
reflective 42%
challenging 35%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Character: 35% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.54

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