How to Turn Into a Bird by María José Ferrada

How to Turn Into a Bird

María José Ferrada with Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary

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 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 48%
sad 48%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
dark 16%
funny 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 37%
fast 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.92

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