The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges

The Library of Babel

Jorge Luis Borges with Andrew Hurley (Translator), Erik Desmazieres (Illustrator), Andrew Hurley (Contributor)

39 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Not many living artists would be sufficiently brave or inspired to attempt reflecting in art what Borges constructs in words. But the detailed, evocative etchings by Erik Desmazieres provide a perfect counterpoint to the visionary prose. Like Borg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 852 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
mysterious 68%
challenging 39%
dark 13%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
tense 2%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 34%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 46% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 10% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 63% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.13

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