The Immortal Boy by Francisco Montaña Ibañez

The Immortal Boy

Francisco Montaña Ibañez with David Bowles (Translator), David Bowles (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade young adult dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Two intertwining stories of Bogota .One, a family of five children, left to live on their own. The other, a girl in an orphanage who will do anything to befriend the mysterious Immortal Boy. How they weave together will never leave you.

Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
emotional 77%
sad 66%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.07

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