Bonsai by Alejandro Zambra

Bonsai

Alejandro Zambra with Josely Vianna Baptista (Translator)

91 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 36%
sad 30%
mysterious 17%
challenging 16%
dark 15%
funny 11%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
tense 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 23%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.51

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