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264 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 8432203874
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is a novel about failure and salvation. The semi-autobiographical novel is about Julio Mendez, a Chilian novelist in his fifties, who was exiled to Spain and is obsessed with his lack of literary success. "El jardin de al lado" is a stunning ...
Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Toxic relationship, SexismModerate
Confinement, GriefMinor
Death of parent, Excrement, Body shaming
264 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 8432203874
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is a novel about failure and salvation. The semi-autobiographical novel is about Julio Mendez, a Chilian novelist in his fifties, who was exiled to Spain and is obsessed with his lack of literary success. "El jardin de al lado" is a stunning ...
Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Toxic relationship, SexismModerate
Confinement, GriefMinor
Death of parent, Excrement, Body shaming