The Bestiary by Nicholas Christopher

The Bestiary

Nicholas Christopher

307 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

From "a writer of remarkable gifts," "Borges with emotional weight, comes a tale that is at once a fantastical historical mystery, a haunting love story, and a glimpse into the uncanny--the quest for a long-lost book detailing the animals left off...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.33

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