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354 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590177679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 27 January 2015
Description
An NYRB Classics OriginalSilvina Ocampo is undoubtedly one of the twentieth century’s great masters of the short story. Italo Calvino once said about her, “I don’t know another writer who better captures the magic inside everyday rituals, the forb...
Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 54%
reflective 37%
funny 33%
sad 20%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 31% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | N/A: 18% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Death, Rape, Sexual assault354 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590177679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 27 January 2015
Description
An NYRB Classics OriginalSilvina Ocampo is undoubtedly one of the twentieth century’s great masters of the short story. Italo Calvino once said about her, “I don’t know another writer who better captures the magic inside everyday rituals, the forb...
Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 54%
reflective 37%
funny 33%
sad 20%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 31% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | N/A: 18% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Death, Rape, Sexual assault