Maria, Maria: & Other Stories by Marytza K. Rubio

Maria, Maria: & Other Stories

Marytza K. Rubio

234 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Set against the tropics and megacities of the Americas, Maria, Maria takes inspiration from wild creatures, tarot, and the porous borders between life and death. Motivated by love and its inverse, grief, the characters who inhabit these stories ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 66%
emotional 31%
reflective 31%
funny 25%
challenging 15%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 23% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 43% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.02

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