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940 pages • first pub 1615 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060934347
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 26 April 2005
Description
Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American ReadEdith Grossman's definitive English translation of the Spanish masterpiece, in an expanded P.S. editionWidely regarded as one of the funniest and most tragic books eve...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,001 reviews
Moods
funny 82%
lighthearted 48%
challenging 25%
reflective 22%
inspiring 14%
emotional 11%
hopeful 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 7%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, RacismModerate
Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slursMinor
Sexual assault, Deportation, Slavery940 pages • first pub 1615 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060934347
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 26 April 2005
Description
Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American ReadEdith Grossman's definitive English translation of the Spanish masterpiece, in an expanded P.S. editionWidely regarded as one of the funniest and most tragic books eve...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,001 reviews
Moods
funny 82%
lighthearted 48%
challenging 25%
reflective 22%
inspiring 14%
emotional 11%
hopeful 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 7%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, RacismModerate
Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slursMinor
Sexual assault, Deportation, Slavery