Bonsaï by Alejandro Zambra

Bonsaï

Alejandro Zambra

91 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Condenado a la seriedad y a la impostura, Julio, el silencioso protagonista de este libro, acaba convenciéndose de que es mejor encerrarse en su cuarto a observar el crecimiento de un bonsái que vagar por los incómodos caminos de la literatura. Es...

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Community Reviews Summary of 931 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 37%
sad 34%
dark 17%
mysterious 16%
challenging 15%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.52

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