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208 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
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Language: English
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An entrancing, otherworldly collection of short stories from one of Europe's most accomplished 20th century writers, new to Penguin Modern ClassicsA counter-prophet attempts the impossible to prove his power; a girl sees the hideous fate of her si...
Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 22% | Plot: 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
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208 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An entrancing, otherworldly collection of short stories from one of Europe's most accomplished 20th century writers, new to Penguin Modern ClassicsA counter-prophet attempts the impossible to prove his power; a girl sees the hideous fate of her si...
Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 22% | Plot: 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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.