The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vásquez

The Sound of Things Falling

Juan Gabriel Vásquez with Anne McLean (Translator)

290 pages • first pub 2011 (editions) user-added

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Juan Gabriel Vásquez has been hailed not only as one of South America’s greatest literary stars, but also as one of the most acclaimed writers of his generation. In this gorgeously wrought, award-winning novel, Vásquez confronts the history of his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,008 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
dark 49%
emotional 49%
sad 37%
mysterious 34%
tense 26%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.75

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