The Empty Book by Josefina Vicens

The Empty Book

Josefina Vicens with David Lauer (Translator)

155 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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'. . . wonderful, a true novel: simple, refined, and full of a secret pity but, at the same time, solid and forceful.' — from the preface by Octavio Paz It's a lot easier just not to write. So argues Josefina Vicens' alter ego, Jose Garcia, in The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 57%
dark 28%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.24

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