A Plan for Escape
A Plan for Escape
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Latin American LiteratureFrench Guiana • 1920s
1988
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Plan for Escape, Adolfo Bioy Casares crafts a narrative in which a French officer, Henri Nevers, arrives on a remote island to assume a new administrative role. He soon uncovers unsettling secrets about the penal colony and its operations, challenging his perceptions and ethics as the mysterious activities unfold.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
A Plan for Escape by Adolfo Bioy Casares receives praise for its intriguing narrative and philosophical depth, showcasing Casares' mastery in blending suspense with existential themes. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read for fans of cerebral literature.
Who Should Read A Plan for Escape?
A reader of A Plan for Escape by Adolfo Bioy Casares likely enjoys philosophical explorations, psychological intrigue, and dystopian themes. Fans of 1984 by George Orwell or The Trial by Franz Kafka, who appreciate complex narratives questioning morality and authority, would find this book compelling.
720 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
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Latin American LiteratureFrench Guiana • 1920s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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