How I Became a Nun by César Aira

How I Became a Nun

César Aira with Chris Andrews (Translator)

117 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective slow-paced
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"My story, the story of 'how I became a nun, ' began very early in my life; I had just turned six. The beginning is marked by a vivid memory, which I can reconstruct down to the last detail. Before, there is nothing, and after, everything is an ex...

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Moods

reflective 52%
dark 43%
mysterious 39%
funny 34%
challenging 30%
lighthearted 17%
tense 13%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 38%
slow 33%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 35% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.59

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