The Living and the Rest by José Eduardo Agualusa

The Living and the Rest

José Eduardo Agualusa with Daniel Hahn (Translator)

220 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

Daniel lives with artist Moira on her native Island of Mozambique. They are awaiting the birth of their child, while also organising the island's first literary festival. But as soon as the first guests arrive, the coast is hit by a cyclone.The is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
reflective 66%
hopeful 25%
dark 16%
tense 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.73

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