The Chase by Alejo Carpentier

The Chase

Alejo Carpentier with Alfred MacAdam (Translator)

121 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective medium-paced
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Transcurre durante los 46 minutos que dura la ejecución de la «Sinfonía Heroica» de Beethoven en un teatro de La Habana donde se ha refugiado un joven que ha pasado del combate político a la acción terrorista y, mediante la tortura, a la traición....

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.25

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