The Obscene Bird of Night by José Donoso

The Obscene Bird of Night

José Donoso with Leonard Mades (Translator), Megan McDowell (Translator), Alejandro Zambra (Contributor), Hardie St. Martin (Translator)

464 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction horror literary magical realism challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Description

Deep in La Rinconada's maze of musty, forgotten hallways, Mudito rummages through piles of old newspapers. The mute caretaker of the crumbling former abbey, he is hounded by a coven of ancient witches who are bent on trans-forming him, bit by bit,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 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

4.15

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