The Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea

The Hummingbird's Daughter

The Hummingbird's Daughter

Luis Alberto Urrea

584 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

It is 1889, and civil war is brewing in Mexico. A 16 year-old girl, Teresita, illegitimate but beloved daughter of the wealthy and powerful rancher Dom Tomas Urrea, wakes from the strangest dream - a dream that she had died. Only it was not a dream.

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Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
reflective 55%
emotional 48%
inspiring 44%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 31%
challenging 27%
funny 24%
informative 20%
dark 17%
sad 17%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Average rating

4.16

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