The Remainder by Alia Trabucco Zerán

The Remainder

Alia Trabucco Zerán with Sophie Hughes (Translator)

240 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced
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The Remainder by Alia Trabucco Zerán is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who have experienced loss, trauma, and the long-lasting impact of historical pain, particularly those interested in stories about the complexities of grief, family dynamics, and the aftermath of genocide.

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Felipe and Iquela, two young friends in modern day Santiago, live in the legacy of Chile's dictatorship. Felipe prowls the streets counting dead bodies real and imagined, aspiring to a perfect number that might offer closure. Iquela and Paloma, an...

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Community Reviews

3.58
based on 334 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

challenging: 66%

reflective: 51%

sad: 46%

emotional: 45%

tense: 38%

mysterious: 26%

adventurous: 20%

funny: 1%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
43% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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