The Skating Rink by Roberto Bolaño

The Skating Rink

Roberto Bolaño with Chris Andrews

182 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Set in the seaside town of Z, on the Costa Brava, north of Barcelona, The Skating Rink oscillates between two poles: a camp ground and a ruined mansion, the Palacio Benvingut. The story, told by three male narrators, revolves around a beautiful fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
reflective 63%
mysterious 54%
funny 27%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.57

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