The Absolute by Daniel Guebel

The Absolute

Daniel Guebel with Jessica Sequeira (Translator)

448 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

A provocative multigenerational exploration of creative genius, madness, and family relationships. With the ambition and density of style of Vladimir Nabokov or Olga Tokarczuk, this is a story both profound and handled with a light touch.The Absol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 80%
informative 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

2.59

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