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The Book of Barcelona: A City in Short Fiction by Gonzalo Torné, Zoe Turner, Llucia Ramis, Manel Olle, Jordi Puntí, Empar Moliner, Carlos Zanón, Francesc Serés Guillén, Borja Bagunyà, Marta Orriols, Carlota Gurt, Jordi Nopca

elisaviihde's review

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challenging 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

amylouelliott's review

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reflective

3.0

janienejulia's review

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5.0

Barcelona is my happy place. Having been three times, including one solo trip, it’s a very special place to me. All of these short stories, that traverse multiple genres, star the same character: the city of Barcelona herself. As a collective, they paint a deeply fantastically immersive image of the city. I would recommend both the city and this book to those keen to explore her.

You can read my full review here: https://readbyjaniene.com/2022/02/12/the-book-of-barcelona-book-review/

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junereadsbooks's review

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4.0

The Book of Barcelona is a book made up of short stories by different authors that I never heard of before (probably because I have been living in the Uk for approx 15 years).

Each story has a distinctive voice, the translation is really good... even though I wish I had read this in Catalan, the original language. Regardless, I am glad I read this one!

Reading this one made me want to go to Barcelona... I haven't seen the little family and friends I have left there since 2017/18!! Way before the pandemic, because life happened and this virus doesn't make it any easier. I hope I can go next year.

If you are into translated fiction, pick it up! You will enjoy it.
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