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256 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200127
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Although his work has been restricted to the short story, the essay, and poetry, Jorge Luis Borges of Argentina is recognized all over the world as one of the most original and significant figures in modern literature. In his preface, Andre Mauroi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,105 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
mysterious 61%
adventurous 22%
dark 17%
inspiring 14%
funny 12%
informative 10%
emotional 5%
tense 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 46% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 21% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 44% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AntisemitismModerate
War, Murder, SlaveryMinor
Incest, Sexual content256 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200127
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Although his work has been restricted to the short story, the essay, and poetry, Jorge Luis Borges of Argentina is recognized all over the world as one of the most original and significant figures in modern literature. In his preface, Andre Mauroi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,105 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
mysterious 61%
adventurous 22%
dark 17%
inspiring 14%
funny 12%
informative 10%
emotional 5%
tense 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 46% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 21% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 44% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AntisemitismModerate
War, Murder, SlaveryMinor
Incest, Sexual content