A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa

A General Theory of Oblivion

José Eduardo Agualusa with Daniel Hahn (Translator)

250 pages • first pub 2012 (view editions)

fiction historical literary reflective sad medium-paced
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A General Theory of Oblivion is ideal for readers who appreciate layered, character-driven narratives that weave personal solitude with the tumult of a nation’s history, exploring resilience and transformation through poetic reflection.

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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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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 1,164 reviews

Moods

reflective: 69%

emotional: 53%

sad: 43%

dark: 31%

challenging: 24%

mysterious: 22%

hopeful: 18%

adventurous: 17%

informative: 16%

tense: 16%

funny: 11%

inspiring: 6%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

39% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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