Bezoar: And Other Unsettling Stories by Guadalupe Nettel

Bezoar: And Other Unsettling Stories

Guadalupe Nettel with Suzanne Jill Levine (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Intricately woven masterpieces of craft, mournful for their human cries in defiance of our sometimes less than human surroundings, Nettel's stories and novels are dazzlingly enjoyable to read for their deep interest in human foibles. Following on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
mysterious 50%
reflective 30%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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