The Dream of the Celt by Mario Vargas Llosa

The Dream of the Celt

Mario Vargas Llosa with Edith Grossman (Translator)

368 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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A subtle and enlightening novel about a neglected human rights pioneer by the Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas LlosaIn 1916, the Irish nationalist Roger Casement was hanged by the British government for treason. Casement had dedicated his extraordinary...

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Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

informative 87%
dark 62%
sad 56%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
adventurous 31%
emotional 31%
tense 18%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 33% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.55

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