The Witness by Juan José Saer

The Witness

Rayos globulares #1

Juan José Saer with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

167 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction historical challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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In sixteenth-century Spain, a cabin boy is bound for the New World. An inland expedition ends in disaster when it is attacked by Indians, leaving the young boy, as sole survivor, to face his fate amidst the natives. The Witness is a reflection on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 71%
adventurous 57%
mysterious 42%
challenging 28%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.69

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