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457 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141985862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 July 2016
Description
Sabato's dark, philosophical novel is woven around a violent crime committed by Alejandra, the daughter of a prominent Argentinian family. Alejandra's act entwines the lives of three men: her father, Fernanda Vidal, a man who believes himself hunt...
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
challenging 68%
reflective 68%
emotional 57%
tense 52%
mysterious 42%
sad 31%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Average rating
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Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness
457 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141985862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 July 2016
Description
Sabato's dark, philosophical novel is woven around a violent crime committed by Alejandra, the daughter of a prominent Argentinian family. Alejandra's act entwines the lives of three men: her father, Fernanda Vidal, a man who believes himself hunt...
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
challenging 68%
reflective 68%
emotional 57%
tense 52%
mysterious 42%
sad 31%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness