Bestiario by Julio Cortázar

Bestiario

Julio Cortázar

165 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

"Bestiario" es el primer libro de relatos que Julio Cortázar publica con su auténtico nombre. No hay en estas ocho obras maestras ni el menor balbuceo ni resacas juveniles: son perfectas. Estos cuentos, que hablan de objetos y hechos cotidianos, p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 768 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
reflective 64%
dark 58%
challenging 35%
tense 31%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
funny 14%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 34%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 33% | Character: 18% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 26% | No: 20% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | N/A: 26% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | N/A: 17% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.02

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