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128 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811219082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 24 April 2018
Description
A delightful fictional memoir about César Aira's small hometown. The narrator, born the same year and now living in the same great city (Buenos Aires) as César Aira, could be the author himself. Beginning with his parents--an enigmatic handsome bl...
Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 40%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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128 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811219082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 24 April 2018
Description
A delightful fictional memoir about César Aira's small hometown. The narrator, born the same year and now living in the same great city (Buenos Aires) as César Aira, could be the author himself. Beginning with his parents--an enigmatic handsome bl...
Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 40%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%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.