A review by isabelmoriartyk
Bonsai: A Novel by Alejandro Zambra

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A short and sweet literary fiction novella. I really liked the metaphor of the bonsai tree. One day I'll reread this in the original Spanish.