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The Tunnel

Ernesto Sabato, William H. Gass
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The Tunnel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Ernesto Sabato, William H. Gass

The Tunnel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

652

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Buenos Aires, Argentina • 1940s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Tunnel by Ernesto Sabato explores the mind of an introspective painter who becomes obsessed with a woman. The narrative delves into themes of existential angst, isolation, and the complexity of human relationships. This psychological thriller captures the artist's descent into darkness and the impact of his fixation.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,919 ratings

74%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ernesto Sabato's The Tunnel is often praised for its gripping, psychological depth and existential exploration. Readers commend its intense narrative and complex protagonist but note it occasionally feels bleak and claustrophobic. Though its themes are compelling, some find the protagonist's actions unsettling. Overall, it's a powerful yet dark read befitting introspective readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Tunnel?

Readers who appreciate existential and psychological exploration akin to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment or Camus' The Stranger will find The Tunnel by Ernesto Sabato compelling. Ideal for those drawn to intense inner monologues, moral ambiguity, and the darker facets of human nature.

4.4

1,919 ratings

74%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

652

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Buenos Aires, Argentina • 1940s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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