No Word from Gurb by Eduardo Mendoza

No Word from Gurb

Eduardo Mendoza with Nick Caistor (Translator)

158 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction science fiction funny reflective fast-paced
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Description

A shape-shifting extraterrestrial named Gurb has assumed the form of Madonna and disappeared in Barcelona's back streets. His hapless commander, desperately trying to find him, records the daily pleasures, dangers, and absurdities of our fragile w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews

Moods

funny 98%
lighthearted 59%
adventurous 30%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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