The Book of Chameleons by José Eduardo Agualusa

The Book of Chameleons

José Eduardo Agualusa with Daniel Hahn (Translator)

180 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced
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Set in contemporary Angola, this novel is populated with characters whose victories never quite settle. Like any one of us, they can forget things that have happened to them, and remember things that never did. Theirs is a world where the truth se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 55%
emotional 25%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 39%
medium 36%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Average rating

3.83

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