The Book of Imaginary Beings by Margarita Guerrero, Jorge Luis Borges

The Book of Imaginary Beings

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

236 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

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

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Moods

informative 90%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 30%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 36%
fast 36%
slow 27%

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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3.95

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