Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

Bless Me, Ultima

Rudolfo Anaya

262 pages • first pub 1972 (editions) user-added

fiction classics magical realism young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Exquisite prose and wondrous storytelling have helped make Rudolfo Anaya the father of Chicano literature in English. Indeed, Anaya's tales fairly shimmer with the haunting beauty and richness of his culture. The winner of the Pen Center West Awar...

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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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