The Book of Imaginary Beings by Jorge Luis Borges

The Book of Imaginary Beings

Jorge Luis Borges with Andrew Hurley (Translator), Peter Sis (Illustrator), Margarita Guerrero

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

236 pages | first published 1957

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In a perfect pairing of talent, this volume blends twenty illustrations by Peter S s with Jorge Luis Borges's 1957 compilation of 116 strange creatures conceived through time and space by the human imagination, from dragons and centaurs to Lewis C...
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Summary of 360 reviews

Moods

informative 87%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 37%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

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3.94

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