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The Old Man Who Read Love Stories by Luis Sepúlveda

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories

Luis Sepúlveda

3 hours, 11 minutes first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

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Description

In a remote river town deep in the Ecuadoran jungle, Antonio Jos Bol var seeks refuge in amorous novels. But tourists and opportunists are making inroads into the area, and the balance of nature is making a dangerous shift. Translated by Peter Bush.

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 1,662 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 69%

reflective: 54%

emotional: 49%

sad: 29%

inspiring: 23%

lighthearted: 17%

funny: 16%

informative: 14%

tense: 11%

mysterious: 9%

dark: 8%

relaxing: 6%

challenging: 5%

hopeful: 5%


Pace

45% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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