Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel

Still Born

Guadalupe Nettel with Rosalind Harvey (Translator)

207 pages • first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Still Born is a reflective, emotionally resonant novel by Guadalupe Nettel that lingers at the crossroads of choosing whether or not to become a mother.
For thoughtful contemplators of life’s crossroads.

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Still Born, Guadalupe Nettel's fourth novel, treats one of the most consequential decisions of early adulthood - whether or not to have children - with the intelligence and originality that have won her international acclaim. Alina and Laura are i...

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Community Reviews

4.19
based on 3,520 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

reflective: 79%

sad: 44%

hopeful: 38%

challenging: 34%

inspiring: 24%

dark: 20%

tense: 15%

informative: 11%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

adventurous: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

33% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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