When I Was Mortal by Javier Marías

When I Was Mortal

Javier Marías with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

176 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Victims of mistaken identity, sponging relatives, amateur sleuths, eavesdroppers, professional liars, assassins, and failed bodyguards populate the short stories in When I Was Mortal. Plots turn on curious exigencies—a woman about to star in her f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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