Blind Sunflowers by Alberto Méndez

Blind Sunflowers

Alberto Méndez

160 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical short stories emotional sad slow-paced
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Description

In this beautifully translated account of loss and reconciliation set in the time of the Spanish Civil War, four subtly connected vignettes come together to form a cohesive narrative that underlines the horrors of the war in Spain. The stories are...

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Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews

Moods

sad 84%
emotional 72%
dark 56%
reflective 40%
informative 28%
tense 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.0

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