A Guide to Being Born by Ramona Ausubel

A Guide to Being Born

Ramona Ausubel

198 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous slow-paced
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Reminiscent of Aimee Bender and Karen Russell—an enthralling collection that uses the world of the imagination to explore the heart of the human condition. Major literary talent Ramona Ausubel, author of Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty, comi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 61%
mysterious 35%
challenging 32%
dark 26%
sad 17%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 27% | No: 18% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | N/A: 22% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.7

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