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millykeen's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
zzzkelly's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
pklawton's review against another edition
4.0
GPT
"The Invention of Morel" by Adolfo Bioy Casares is not just a novel; it's a daring and provocative challenge to the very fabric of reality and human consciousness. Casares weaves a narrative that boldly questions the constructs of existence, love, and mortality. This is no ordinary tale—it's a labyrinthine journey that lures the reader into a world where the impossible becomes plausible, and the line between the living and the mechanical blurs. The novel's fusion of science fiction with a deep, almost obsessive love story defies conventional genres, breaking ground in a way that feels revolutionary even today. Casares doesn't just invite introspection; he demands it, pushing the reader to confront the unsettling notion that our perceptions might be as illusory as the fantastical invention at the heart of this story. It's a literary escapade that leaves you questioning the nature of existence, the longevity of love, and the price of immortality. This book doesn't just occupy your thoughts; it invades them, challenging you to consider how far you would go for a love that might never be yours. It's a bold, unapologetic masterpiece that doesn't just cross boundaries—it shatters them.
"The Invention of Morel" by Adolfo Bioy Casares is not just a novel; it's a daring and provocative challenge to the very fabric of reality and human consciousness. Casares weaves a narrative that boldly questions the constructs of existence, love, and mortality. This is no ordinary tale—it's a labyrinthine journey that lures the reader into a world where the impossible becomes plausible, and the line between the living and the mechanical blurs. The novel's fusion of science fiction with a deep, almost obsessive love story defies conventional genres, breaking ground in a way that feels revolutionary even today. Casares doesn't just invite introspection; he demands it, pushing the reader to confront the unsettling notion that our perceptions might be as illusory as the fantastical invention at the heart of this story. It's a literary escapade that leaves you questioning the nature of existence, the longevity of love, and the price of immortality. This book doesn't just occupy your thoughts; it invades them, challenging you to consider how far you would go for a love that might never be yours. It's a bold, unapologetic masterpiece that doesn't just cross boundaries—it shatters them.
helliotte's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
brunogcarr's review against another edition
5.0
Borges classificou-o como perfeito. Eu, não tendo um décimo da autoridade de Borges nestas matérias, digo que é quase.
itsmandaaa's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
asgard224's review against another edition
4.0
Recunosc că am citit-o după ce am aflat că a fost lăudată de Borges, în același timp fiind sursă de inspirație pentru serialul Lost.
Protagonistul, urmărit de autorități, își găsește refugiul pe o insulă pustie. Bineînțeles, încep să se petreacă lucruri bizare, iar acesta va încerca să descifreze misterul acelui loc.
Protagonistul, urmărit de autorități, își găsește refugiul pe o insulă pustie. Bineînțeles, încep să se petreacă lucruri bizare, iar acesta va încerca să descifreze misterul acelui loc.
raquelmozart_123's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0