The Book of Imaginary Beings by Jorge Luis Borges

The Book of Imaginary Beings

Jorge Luis Borges with Peter Sís (Illustrator), Andrew Hurley (Translator), Margarita Guerrero

236 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy informative slow-paced
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In a perfect pairing of talent, this volume blends twenty illustrations by Peter S.' with Jorge Luis Borges' 1957 compilation of 116 "strange creatures conceived through time and space by the human imagination," from dragons and centaurs to Lewis ...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 795 reviews

Moods

informative: 84%

mysterious: 36%

adventurous: 29%

lighthearted: 29%

reflective: 29%

funny: 13%

inspiring: 13%

relaxing: 11%

challenging: 9%

hopeful: 2%

Pace

30% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
8% of readers chose Character
88% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
87% of readers chose N/A
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No
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Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
71% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Diverse cast of characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

6% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
75% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
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