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

3.66
based on 593 reviews

Moods

emotional: 61%

reflective: 61%

mysterious: 31%

challenging: 29%

dark: 20%

sad: 15%

funny: 13%

hopeful: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

adventurous: 6%

relaxing: 2%

tense: 2%

Pace

32% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
23% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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