The Wind that Lays Waste by Selva Almada

The Wind that Lays Waste

Selva Almada with Chris Andrews (Translator)

114 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective tense slow-paced
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The Wind That Lays Waste begins in the great pause before a storm. Reverend Pearson is evangelizing across the Argentinian countryside with Leni, his teenage daughter, when their car breaks down. This act of God – or fate – leads them to the home ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 37%
tense 27%
sad 24%
mysterious 17%
dark 15%
challenging 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 30%
slow 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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