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 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

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...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 1,008 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
dark 49%
emotional 49%
sad 37%
mysterious 34%
tense 26%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.75

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...