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53 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780719081835
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Durham
Publication date: 20 December 2011
Description
Since its publication in 1962, Carlos Fuentes' novel, Aura, remains not merely an object of academic interest but a continuous source of controversy in Mexico. It was the explosive combination of sex and religion that incensed the Ministro de Haci...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,748 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 42%
reflective 23%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
sad 10%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, GaslightingMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infertility
53 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780719081835
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Durham
Publication date: 20 December 2011
Description
Since its publication in 1962, Carlos Fuentes' novel, Aura, remains not merely an object of academic interest but a continuous source of controversy in Mexico. It was the explosive combination of sex and religion that incensed the Ministro de Haci...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,748 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 42%
reflective 23%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
sad 10%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, GaslightingMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infertility