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daph15's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
weezabeth's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
debutanto's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
elenamoragram's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
tophg's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.25
It's crazy recognizing how much art is inspired by Borges' stories, his style, philosophy. Loved every story, a few less than others. Borges' ability to push the boundaries of what fiction is and does (in such a laconic way) is a pleasure to get lost in. Can't wait to read more from this legend.
abisko's review against another edition
2.0
To a great extent, pretentious overwrought psychobabble. Filled with great ideas, but so filled up with himself at the same time, it just becomes a chore to read. 2 stars for the glimpses of something much better.
nicktraynor's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the themes which united these short stories, such as variations, divergences, secret societies, esoteric knowledge, self-reference, the blending of the real and the fictional and mathematics. I had read some Borges stories in the past so I knew what to expect and there is definitely a need to reflect on each story in all its philosophical, literary and psychological depth. There were lots of ideas which enhance existence with imagination and I think the genius of Borges is how he added some magic and original perspectives to ordinary life.