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203 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844088959
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1962 as ‘La Placa del Diamant’, this is considered the most important Catalan novel of all time. This is a new English translation. It has previously been published in English as The Time of the Doves. Barcelona, early 1930s:...
Community Reviews Summary of 843 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 58%
dark 37%
challenging 20%
tense 16%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, GriefMinor
Sexual assault
203 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844088959
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1962 as ‘La Placa del Diamant’, this is considered the most important Catalan novel of all time. This is a new English translation. It has previously been published in English as The Time of the Doves. Barcelona, early 1930s:...
Community Reviews Summary of 843 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 58%
dark 37%
challenging 20%
tense 16%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, GriefMinor
Sexual assault