Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

Bless Me, Ultima

Rudolfo Anaya

288 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Although only six years old, Antonio Marez is perceptive beyond his years. He was brought into the world with the help of Ultima, a curandera, or folk healer, in touch with nature and the spirit world. Revered by some as a wisewoman but rebuked by...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,350 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 65%
mysterious 39%
inspiring 33%
sad 29%
adventurous 26%
dark 24%
challenging 21%
hopeful 20%
tense 16%
informative 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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