The Rooftop by Fernanda Trías

The Rooftop

Fernanda Trías with Annie McDermott (Translator)

112 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark tense fast-paced
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In a rundown apartment building, in an unnamed city in Uruguay, a father and daughter close themselves off from the world. ‘The world is this house’, says Clara, and the rooftop becomes their last recess of freedom. A pet canary is their only witn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 50%
sad 40%
challenging 31%
mysterious 29%
emotional 25%
reflective 19%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 32%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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