The Clouds by Juan José Saer, Hilary Vaughn Dobel

177 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective slow-paced
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"Saer is one of the best writers of today in any language."—Ricardo Piglia"What Saer presents marvelously is the experience of reality, and the characters' attempts to write their own narratives within its excess."—BookforumIn modern-day Paris, Pi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 75%
funny 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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