The Legend of the Sleepers by Danilo Kiš

The Legend of the Sleepers

Penguin Modern #11

Danilo Kiš

64 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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'For once there had been false idols and asses' heads drawn on the walls...' Sleepers awake in a remote cave and the ancient mystic Simon Magus attempts a miracle, in these two magical, otherworldly tales from one of the greatest voices of twentie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 58%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | Character: 18% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

2.59

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