The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vásquez

The Sound of Things Falling

Juan Gabriel Vásquez with Anne McLean (Translator)

297 pages • first pub 2011 (view editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A reader who appreciates deeply reflective, emotionally charged narratives exploring the lingering personal and societal scars of historical turmoil through interconnected lives.

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No sooner does he get to know Ricardo Laverde in a seedy billiard hall in Bogot? than Antonio Yammara realises that the ex-pilot has a secret. Antonio's fascination with his new friend's life grows until the day Ricardo receives a mysterious, unma...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 1,492 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

emotional: 51%

dark: 44%

sad: 41%

mysterious: 34%

informative: 23%

tense: 22%

challenging: 19%

adventurous: 11%

inspiring: 3%

funny: 1%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
34% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
51% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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