The Seamstress and the Wind by César Aira

The Seamstress and the Wind

César Aira with Rosalie Knecht (Translator)

132 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced
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The Seamstress and the Wind is a deliciously laugh-out-loud-funny novel. A seamstress who is sewing a wedding dress for the pregnant local art teacher fears that her son, while playing in a big semitruck, has been accidentally kidnapped and driven...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 75%
reflective 50%
challenging 37%
funny 37%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.37

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