A Universal History of Infamy
by Jorge Luis Borges
Taste attributes: historicalcrimewesterncomedyfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesolving the riddle/not as it seemssocial commentary
Boxlist takeA serious historical novel that is heightened, moving and morally murky. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
In his writing, Borges always combined high seriousness with a wicked sense of fun. Here he reveals his delight in re-creating (or making up) colorful stories from the Orient, the Islamic world, and the Wild West, as well as his horrified fascination with knife fights, political and personal betrayal, and bloodthirsty revenge.
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- Jorge Luis Borges
- Published
- 1935
- Pages
- 144
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