The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vásquez

The Sound of Things Falling

Juan Gabriel Vásquez with Anne McLean

288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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From a global literary star comes a prize-winning tour de force--an intimate portrayal of the drug wars in Colombia.Juan Gabriel Vasquez has been hailed not only as one of South America's greatest literary stars, but also as one of the most acclai...

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Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 50%
dark 48%
sad 38%
mysterious 34%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.75

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