Confessions by Jaume Cabré

Confessions

Jaume Cabré with Mara Faye Lethem (Translator)

751 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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At 60 and with a diagnosis of early Alzheimer's, Adria Ardevol re-examines his life before his memory is systematically deleted. He recalls a loveless childhood where the family antique business and his father's study becomes the centre of his wor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 77%
sad 66%
challenging 59%
dark 37%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 18%
informative 14%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 32% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.4

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