The Shrouded Woman by Maria Luisa Bombal

The Shrouded Woman

Maria Luisa Bombal

198 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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The fundamental work of María Luisa Bombal can be contained in a small volume, of which La amortajada (1938) constitutes, undoubtedly, a central piece. In this unique novel a dreamlike and magical universe is exhibited, in which reality and dream ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 70%
sad 60%
dark 40%
mysterious 40%
challenging 30%
relaxing 20%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.32

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