A HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY by José Donoso, José Donoso
A HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY

José Donoso, José Donoso

A HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY

José Donoso, José Donoso

352 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction horror challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

Games turn to nightmares during the summer holidays at the magnificent Chilean country estate of the Ventura family when the children - 33 cousins ranging in age from 6 to 16 - are left to themselves while their parents pursue their own pastimes. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.18

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