How to Turn Into a Bird by María José Ferrada

How to Turn Into a Bird

María José Ferrada with Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)

296 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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How to Turn Into a Bird by María José Ferrada is a poignant and challenging novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of family, community, and the transformative power of perspective, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven, literary fiction that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition.

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From the award-winning author of How to Order the Universe, María José Ferrada beautifully details the life and lessons of an unconventional man and the boy who loves him.After years of hard work in a factory outside of Santiago, Chile, Ramón acce...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 253 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 58%

sad: 46%

challenging: 20%

mysterious: 16%

dark: 13%

adventurous: 12%

hopeful: 11%

tense: 8%

lighthearted: 7%

funny: 5%

relaxing: 3%

inspiring: 2%


Pace

47% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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