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pgrbeare's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
affiknittyreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sebassthefish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
empoleon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I know, I know, I have to read this one again. But here's what I have to say:
This is the shortest, yet most confusing book I've read this year. However, I've recognized that the challenge of the book, with its constantly switching narrators, unusual style of dialogue, and dreamlike, unordered narrative, are what make the book a literary classic. Yes, this book will require stopping and thinking. But you'll find that the strange world of Pedro Paramo is compelling because of its complexities and the tragedies that the characters experience trying to save themselves from a death they've already faced.
This is the shortest, yet most confusing book I've read this year. However, I've recognized that the challenge of the book, with its constantly switching narrators, unusual style of dialogue, and dreamlike, unordered narrative, are what make the book a literary classic. Yes, this book will require stopping and thinking. But you'll find that the strange world of Pedro Paramo is compelling because of its complexities and the tragedies that the characters experience trying to save themselves from a death they've already faced.
mkiernanw's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
josemclr's review against another edition
5.0
Lo que más me gustó y sorprendió de la novela fue la atmósfera. Es lúgubre y misteriosa pero al mismo tiempo se siente cierta calidez en el aire. Las descripciones me hacían creer que estaba leyendo una historia de terror pero, después de todo, los personajes fueron el corazón de la historia y los que la llenaron de vida a pesar de la presencia tan prominente de la muerte. Pero pues, en general, se me hizo muy triste de todos modos.
dkhoury's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
8797999's review against another edition
5.0
A masterpiece of a novel. Not an easy read for sure, at times confusing and fragmented but a superb reading experience and easy to see why this novel is held in such great esteem.
Certainly a book I will enjoy experiencing the magic of again.
Certainly a book I will enjoy experiencing the magic of again.
nkotek's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
vbarsi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think this is the kind of book you have to read more than once to realllly grasp. Interesting writing style, beautiful descriptions of visuals- people, scenery, etc. Themes of morality and faith