Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

Bless Me, Ultima

Rudolfo Anaya

288 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Although only six years old, Antonio Marez is perceptive beyond his years. He was brought into the world with the help of Ultima, a curandera, or folk healer, in touch with nature and the spirit world. Revered by some as a wisewoman but rebuked by...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,883 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 68%
mysterious 42%
inspiring 31%
sad 29%
adventurous 26%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
hopeful 18%
tense 17%
informative 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 34%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27%

Average rating

3.66

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