A review by smlaurie
The Time of the Doves by Mercè Rodoreda

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book got so depressing, but an expressive description of the main character’s life that is limited to just a portion of one city.

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