The Obscene Bird of Night by José Donoso

The Obscene Bird of Night

José Donoso with Hardie St. Martin, Leonard Mades

438 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction horror literary magical realism challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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The story of the last member of the aristocratic Azcoita family, a monstrous mutation protected from the knowledge of his deformity by being surrounded with other freaks as his companions, The Obscene Bird of Night is a triumph of imaginative, vis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
challenging 78%
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
tense 35%
sad 28%
emotional 21%
adventurous 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

4.14

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