The Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea

The Hummingbird's Daughter

The Hummingbird's Daughter

Luis Alberto Urrea

584 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

It is 1889, and civil war is brewing in Mexico. A 16 year-old girl, Teresita, illegitimate but beloved daughter of the wealthy and powerful rancher Dom Tomas Urrea, wakes from the strangest dream - a dream that she had died. Only it was not a dream.

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Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
reflective 48%
emotional 43%
mysterious 43%
inspiring 35%
challenging 28%
funny 28%
hopeful 25%
dark 20%
informative 20%
sad 17%
tense 17%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.17

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