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224 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 July 2004
Description
Full of philosophical puzzles and supernatural surprises, these stories contain some of Borges's most fully realized human characters. With uncanny insight he takes us inside the minds of an unrepentant Nazi, an imprisoned Mayan priest, fanatical ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,218 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
challenging 69%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 18%
dark 15%
emotional 11%
funny 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 17% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 24% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Violence, SexismModerate
Confinement, Death, MurderMinor
Body horror, Sexual content224 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 July 2004
Description
Full of philosophical puzzles and supernatural surprises, these stories contain some of Borges's most fully realized human characters. With uncanny insight he takes us inside the minds of an unrepentant Nazi, an imprisoned Mayan priest, fanatical ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,218 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
challenging 69%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 18%
dark 15%
emotional 11%
funny 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 17% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 24% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Violence, SexismModerate
Confinement, Death, MurderMinor
Body horror, Sexual content