How to Order the Universe by María José Ferrada

How to Order the Universe

María José Ferrada with Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)

170 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

For seven-year-old M, the world is guided by a firm set of principles, based on her father D's life as a traveling salesman. Enchanted by her father's trade, M convinces him to take her along on his routes, selling hardware supplies amid the backd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 45%
sad 43%
dark 29%
adventurous 27%
funny 27%
mysterious 22%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 44% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.83

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