Encyclopedia of the Dead by Danilo Kiš

Encyclopedia of the Dead

Danilo Kiš with Michael Henry Heim (Translator)

201 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced
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The most famous collection of short fiction by acclaimed Yugoslavian writer Danilo Kis. In these nine stories Kis depicts human relationships, encounters, landscapes--the multitude of details that make up a human life. Kis combines fiction and his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 40%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
emotional 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.69

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