Conversa n'A Catedral by João de Melo, Mario Vargas Llosa

Conversa n'A Catedral

João de Melo, Mario Vargas Llosa with J. Teixeira de Aguilar (Translator)

630 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

Portrayal of Peru under the dictatorship of Manuel A. Odria in the 1950s. The story unfolds as a conversation between journalist Santiago Zavala and his friend Ambrosia, in a bar called La Catedral (The Cathdral).

Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 61%
dark 46%
emotional 38%
tense 30%
informative 23%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 15%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.27

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