El libro de arena by Jorge Luis Borges

El libro de arena

Jorge Luis Borges

152 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Readers who savor intricate, philosophical tales that blend the mundane with the surreal, inviting contemplation on timeless themes through deceptively simple prose, will find El libro de arena a mesmerizing companion.

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Community Reviews

3.92
based on 481 reviews

Moods

reflective: 86%

mysterious: 76%

challenging: 60%

inspiring: 28%

adventurous: 18%

dark: 13%

relaxing: 13%

informative: 10%

emotional: 7%

sad: 7%

tense: 5%

funny: 2%

Pace

24% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
13% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

4% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
31% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

14% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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