Bestiario by Julio Cortázar

Bestiario

Julio Cortázar

104 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

In these eight masterpieces there is no room for the smallest sign of stumbling or youthful undertones: they are perfect. These stories that speak about objects and daily happenings, pass over to another dimension, one of nightmare or revelation. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 908 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
reflective 64%
dark 59%
challenging 37%
tense 32%
adventurous 20%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 36%
slow 33%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 26% | No: 21% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | N/A: 26% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.02

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