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137 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140039597
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his writing, Borges always combined high seriousness with a wicked sense of fun. Here he reveals his delight in re-creating (or making up) colorful stories from the Orient, the Islamic world, and the Wild West, as well as his horrified fascinat...
Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 50%
adventurous 44%
funny 27%
challenging 22%
informative 16%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | N/A: 13% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
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137 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140039597
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his writing, Borges always combined high seriousness with a wicked sense of fun. Here he reveals his delight in re-creating (or making up) colorful stories from the Orient, the Islamic world, and the Wild West, as well as his horrified fascinat...
Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 50%
adventurous 44%
funny 27%
challenging 22%
informative 16%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | N/A: 13% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.