How to Turn Into a Bird by María José Ferrada

How to Turn Into a Bird

María José Ferrada with Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)

296 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of How to Order the Universe, María José Ferrada beautifully details the life and lessons of an unconventional man and the boy who loves him.After years of hard work in a factory outside of Santiago, Chile, Ramón acce...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 50%
sad 42%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
mysterious 16%
dark 14%
lighthearted 9%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 31%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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