A Universal History of Infamy by Jorge Luis Borges

A Universal History of Infamy

Jorge Luis Borges with Norman Thomas di Giovanni

137 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced
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In his writing, Borges always combined high seriousness with a wicked sense of fun. Here he reveals his delight in re-creating (or making up) colorful stories from the Orient, the Islamic world, and the Wild West, as well as his horrified fascinat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 512 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 61%
dark 50%
adventurous 44%
funny 27%
challenging 22%
informative 16%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.77

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