Primeval and Other Times by Olga Tokarczuk

Primeval and Other Times

Olga Tokarczuk with Antonia Lloyd-Jones (Translator)

248 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Set in the mythical Polish village of Primeval, a microcosm of the world guarded by four archangels and populated by eccentric, archetypal characters, the novel chronicles the lives of the inhabitants over the course of the feral 20th century in p...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 1,349 reviews

Moods

reflective: 85%

emotional: 58%

sad: 51%

dark: 46%

mysterious: 41%

challenging: 34%

inspiring: 10%

tense: 10%

adventurous: 7%

hopeful: 5%

relaxing: 4%

funny: 3%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

19% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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