Death in Spring by Mercè Rodoreda

Death in Spring

Mercè Rodoreda with Martha Tennent (Translator)

150 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction horror literary challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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Considered by many to be the grand achievement of her later period, Death in Spring is one of Merc Rodoreda's most complex and beautifully constructed works. The novel tells the story of the bizarre and destructive customs of a nameless town--bury...

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Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 65%
challenging 56%
tense 40%
sad 36%
reflective 29%
emotional 20%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.65

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