Childish Literature by Alejandro Zambra

Childish Literature

Alejandro Zambra with Megan McDowell (Translator)

213 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary emotional funny reflective fast-paced
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How do we write about the singular experience of parenthood? Written in a ‘state of attachment’, or ‘under the influence’ of fatherhood, Childish Literature is an eclectic guide for novice parents, showing how the birth and growth of a child chang...

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Community Reviews

4.27
based on 180 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

reflective: 77%

funny: 56%

hopeful: 41%

lighthearted: 35%

inspiring: 28%

relaxing: 13%

adventurous: 7%

challenging: 3%

informative: 1%


Pace

32% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
17% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
26% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
27% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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