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Adolfo Bioy Casares

The Invention of Morel

Adolfo Bioy CasaresFiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1940

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Adolfo Bioy Casares

The Invention of Morel

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1940
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

Remote Island • 20th century

Publication Year

1940

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares, an unnamed fugitive hides on an isolated island, discovering a group of socialites who unknowingly relive the same week repeatedly due to an invention by a man named Morel. The narrator becomes infatuated with one of the women, Faustine, and ultimately decides to record himself to join their eternal recurrence. The novella includes references to suicidal ideation.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Contemplative

Unnerving

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

28,091 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares is celebrated for its inventive narrative and profound themes of reality and human desire. The novel's clever plot and engaging prose receive widespread praise. Critics highlight its influence on science fiction. However, some find the story's abstract elements challenging. Overall, it’s lauded as a thought-provoking, classic read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Invention of Morel?

A reader who would enjoy The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares is likely a fan of philosophical and speculative fiction, similar to those who appreciate Jorge Luis Borges' Ficciones or H.G. Wells' The Time Machine. They enjoy complex narratives, themes of isolation, and the interplay between reality and illusion.

4.1

28,091 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

Remote Island • 20th century

Publication Year

1940

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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