In Diamond Square by Mercè Rodoreda

In Diamond Square

Mercè Rodoreda with Peter Bush (Translator)

214 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary emotional slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 819 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
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

slow 52%
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

3.74

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