The Book of Embraces by Eduardo Galeano

The Book of Embraces

Eduardo Galeano with Cedric Belfrage (Translator)

288 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories reflective medium-paced
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Eduardo Galeano's is considered a passionate literary voice. In The Book of Embraces, he employs parable and paradox, anecdote and dream, and fragments of autobiography to construct a passionate, ironic and joyful world view. The world reveals its...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 77%
inspiring 54%
hopeful 37%
sad 37%
funny 31%
relaxing 28%
informative 22%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 14%
tense 11%
adventurous 8%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 33%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 70% | Plot: 10% | Character: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.39

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