Asfixia by Javier Calvo, Chuck Palahniuk

336 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark funny medium-paced
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Victor Manzini, un estudiante fracasado de medicina, ha diseñado un complejo plan para cubrir los gastos generados por el Alzheimer de su madre. Se trata de fingir que se atraganta con un pedazo de comida en un restaurante. La persona que acuda en...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,261 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
funny 66%
reflective 27%
challenging 20%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 9%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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