Zama by Antonio Di Benedetto

Zama

Antonio Di Benedetto with Esther Allen (Translator), Esther Allen (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark reflective slow-paced
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An NYRB Classics Original  First published in 1956, Zama is now universally recognized as one of the masterpieces of modern Argentine and Spanish-language literature.  Written in a style that is both precise and sumptuous, weirdly archaic and powe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
dark 66%
challenging 47%
mysterious 38%
sad 33%
adventurous 23%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
tense 14%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.91

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