The Divorce by César Aira

The Divorce

César Aira with Chris Andrews (Translator), Chris Andrews (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

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 64 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
reflective 47%
challenging 43%
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 26%
funny 26%
dark 13%
emotional 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 40% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.75

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