Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

Bless Me, Ultima

Rudolfo Anaya

290 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima enters his life. She is a curandera, one who heals with herbs and magic. 'We cannot let her live her last days in loneliness,' says Antonio's mother. 'It is not the way of our people,' agrees his father. ...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 67%
mysterious 41%
inspiring 30%
sad 29%
adventurous 26%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
hopeful 19%
tense 16%
informative 7%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 34%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27%

Average rating

3.66

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