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214 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844087372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 March 2014
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: Nat...
Community Reviews Summary of 819 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 57%
dark 36%
challenging 18%
tense 17%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Sexism, Suicidal thoughts214 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844087372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 March 2014
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: Nat...
Community Reviews Summary of 819 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 57%
dark 36%
challenging 18%
tense 17%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Suicidal thoughts