The Forgery by Ave Barrera

The Forgery

Ave Barrera with Robin Myers (Translator), Ellen Jones (Translator)

173 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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A failing artist turned forger, an architectural masterpiece hidden behind high walls, an impish vagabond, and some very resourceful, very intimidating twins--Forgery pays homage to greats like Juan Rulfo and Luis Barragán, traversing late 20th Ce...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
tense 60%
adventurous 53%
dark 40%
challenging 26%
reflective 20%
emotional 13%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.67

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