Blow-Up: And Other Stories by Julio Cortázar
Blow-Up: And Other Stories
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Julio Cortázar
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Blow-Up: And Other Stories

Julio Cortázar with Paul Blackburn

288 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 443 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
reflective 76%
challenging 53%
dark 53%
emotional 30%
tense 23%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | N/A: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.09

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