Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings by Jorge Luis Borges

Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings

Jorge Luis Borges with James E. Irby, André Maurois, Donald A. Yates

256 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics essays short stories reflective slow-paced
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Although his work has been restricted to the short story, the essay, and poetry, Jorge Luis Borges of Argentina is recognized all over the world as one of the most original and significant figures in modern literature. In his preface, Andre Mauroi...

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4.34
based on 2,957 reviews

Moods

challenging: 85%

reflective: 80%

mysterious: 59%

adventurous: 23%

dark: 13%

inspiring: 13%

funny: 11%

informative: 10%

emotional: 5%

tense: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

hopeful: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
59% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

23% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
48% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

1% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
55% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
40% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
34% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

5% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
51% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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