The Bestiary by Nicholas Christopher

The Bestiary

Nicholas Christopher

fiction fantasy magical realism mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

307 pages | first published 2007

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From "a writer of remarkable gifts," "Borges with emotional weight, comes a tale that is at once a fantastical historical mystery, a haunting love story, and a glimpse into the uncanny--the quest for a long-lost book detailing the animals left off...
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Community Reviews

Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.56

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