The Speed of Light by Javier Cercas

The Speed of Light

Javier Cercas

278 pages first pub 2005 (view editions)

fiction challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Speed of Light by Javier Cercas is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective narratives exploring transformative friendships and the lingering impact of personal and historical trauma on the human spirit.

Description

An aspiring writer in provincial Spain in the 1980s dreams of success and searches for a real story to tell. Out of the blue he is offered the chance to work in a Midwestern university and soon is in the United States living a carefree life. But h...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 124 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

emotional: 66%

sad: 66%

dark: 33%

challenging: 16%

inspiring: 16%

mysterious: 16%


Pace

66% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
16% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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