Delirium by Laura Restrepo

Delirium

Laura Restrepo with Natasha Wimmer (Translator)

320 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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In this remarkably nuanced novel, both a gripping detective story and a passionate, devastating tale of eros and insanity in Colombia, internationally acclaimed author Laura Restrepo delves into the minds of four characters. There’s Agustina, a be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 59%
emotional 56%
tense 47%
reflective 40%
challenging 36%
sad 15%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 25%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 40% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.79

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