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186 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140050608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 15 February 1979
Description
The short stories stories of Jorge Luis Borges, written more than twenty years ago, have become classics of contemporary literature. Here is a brand new collection of thirteen tales which rival those that established the author’s reputation. As we...
Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
challenging 56%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 16%
dark 10%
sad 10%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 35% | No: 10% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 21% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
SuicideMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death
186 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140050608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 15 February 1979
Description
The short stories stories of Jorge Luis Borges, written more than twenty years ago, have become classics of contemporary literature. Here is a brand new collection of thirteen tales which rival those that established the author’s reputation. As we...
Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
challenging 56%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 16%
dark 10%
sad 10%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 35% | No: 10% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 21% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SuicideMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death