The Infatuations by Javier Marías

The Infatuations

Javier Marías with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

352 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The Infatuations is a critically acclaimed novel by the great Spanish writer Javier Marías. Every day, Maria Dolz stops for breakfast at the same café. And every day she enjoys watching a handsome couple who follow the same routine. Then one day t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 651 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
mysterious 63%
dark 39%
emotional 39%
tense 30%
challenging 24%
sad 21%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 23%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.38

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