A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa

A General Theory of Oblivion

José Eduardo Agualusa with Daniel Hahn

245 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective sad medium-paced
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As the country goes through various political upheavals from colony to socialist republic to civil war to peace and capitalism, the world outside seeps into Ludo's life through snippets on the radio, voices from next door, glimpses of someone peei...

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Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 54%
sad 48%
dark 31%
mysterious 25%
challenging 21%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
tense 13%
funny 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 37%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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