A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa

A General Theory of Oblivion

José Eduardo Agualusa

245 pages first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

fiction historical literary reflective sad medium-paced
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As the country goes through various political upheavals from colony to socialist republic to civil war to peace and capitalism, the world outside seeps into Ludo's life through snippets on the radio, voices from next door, glimpses of someone peei...

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Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 54%
sad 47%
dark 31%
mysterious 24%
challenging 21%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
tense 14%
funny 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 36%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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