Fortunata and Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós

Fortunata and Jacinta

Benito Pérez Galdós with Agnes Moncy Gullón (Translator)

818 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

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Capturing a ninteenth-century Spanish world of political tumult and personal obsession, Benito Pérez Galdós's Fortunata and Jacinta tells of two women who love the same man unfailingly—one as his mistress, the other as his wife.In this new and com...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 83%
challenging 50%
inspiring 33%
dark 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.15

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