Optic Nerve by María Gainza

Optic Nerve

María Gainza with Thomas Bunstead (Translator)

208 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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The narrator of Optic Nerve is an Argentinian woman whose obsession is art. The story of her life is the story of the paintings, and painters, who matter to her. Her intimate, digressive voice guides us through a gallery of moments that have touch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
informative 38%
emotional 32%
inspiring 17%
challenging 14%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 34% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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