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144 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
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Language: English
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A dozen unforgettable stories by “one of the most original writers at work today” (Wyatt Mason, The New York Times Book Review).Slippery figures in anomalous situations ― ghosts, spies, bodyguards, criminals ― haunt these stories by Javier Marías:...
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Moods
emotional 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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Classism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia
144 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A dozen unforgettable stories by “one of the most original writers at work today” (Wyatt Mason, The New York Times Book Review).Slippery figures in anomalous situations ― ghosts, spies, bodyguards, criminals ― haunt these stories by Javier Marías:...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
emotional 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia