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785 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564782878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 01 July 2003
Description
Perhaps the most ambitious novel from one of Mexico's greatest writers, the narrative covers 20 centuries of European and American culture, and prominently features the construction of El Escorial by Philip II. The title is Latin for "Our earth". ...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
reflective 55%
tense 33%
funny 22%
informative 22%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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785 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564782878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 01 July 2003
Description
Perhaps the most ambitious novel from one of Mexico's greatest writers, the narrative covers 20 centuries of European and American culture, and prominently features the construction of El Escorial by Philip II. The title is Latin for "Our earth". ...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
reflective 55%
tense 33%
funny 22%
informative 22%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.