Variations on the Body by María Ospina

Variations on the Body

María Ospina with Heather Cleary (Translator)

136 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

A constellation of short stories illustrates the complex, interrelated lives of women in and around Bogotá, Colombia.In six subtly connected vignettes, Variations on the Body explores the obsessions, desires, and idiosyncrasies of women and girls ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
dark 52%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
tense 32%
sad 28%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 12%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.63

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