The Obscene Bird of Night by José Donoso

The Obscene Bird of Night

José Donoso with Hardie St. Martin, Leonard Mades

fiction horror literary magical realism challenging dark reflective medium-paced

438 pages | first published 1970

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This haunting jungle of a novel has been hailed as “a masterpiece” by Luis Buñuel and “one of the great novels not only of Spanish America, but of our time” by Carlos Fuentes. The story of the last member of the aristocratic Azcoitia family, a mon...
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Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

4.04

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