The Divorce by César Aira

The Divorce

César Aira with Chris Andrews (Translator), Patti Smith

96 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Divorce tells about a man who takes a vacation from Providence, R.I. in early December to avoid conflicts with his newly divorced wife and small daughter. He travels to Buenos Aires and there, one afternoon, he encounters a series of the most ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 51%
challenging 42%
lighthearted 42%
funny 30%
adventurous 24%
emotional 15%
dark 12%
tense 6%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 45%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 15% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

3.91

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