Chilean Poet by Alejandro Zambra

Chilean Poet

Alejandro Zambra with Megan McDowell (Translator)

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP 10 BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF NPR’S “BOOKS WE LOVE”“A tender and funny story about love, family and the peculiar position of being a stepparent…[Chilean Poet]broadens the author’s scope and q...

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Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 74%
funny 59%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 21%
sad 14%
informative 8%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 18%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.3

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