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birdghosting's review against another edition
Racism, sexism, and the main character(?) with minors all in the first two chapters. Also knowing who his wife is in the future makes me gag.
thebellsjar's review against another edition
5.0
more than magical realism, this is a book about latin america. catholicism and mysticism, communists and military coups, all mixed together both in the generations of the del valle family as in our history.
nawog_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
skull_servant's review against another edition
1.0
Un muy obvio intento de Cien Años de Soledad. Pero lo que me molestó fue el claro mensaje político que la autora quiere dar a conocer: el capitalismo es malo, y solo sirve para oprimir al pueblo. Esto no es exploración de temas sino propaganda. En el primero uno muestra los dos lados del conflicto, las virtudes y los defectos, y dejan que el lector decida cuál le resulta convincente. En la propaganda solo se muestra un lado como positivo y se demoniza al otro. Por más que la historia haga alusiones a eventos históricos reales, no comparto las intenciones de la autora de manipular al lector. Una decepción.
skaimml118's review against another edition
Deus sabe que eu tentei, mas não consequi me apegar aos personagens nem pela raiva. Achei chato
naarah's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eve_kadou's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Car accident, Misogyny, Violence, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Child death, Cursing, Incest, Torture, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual content
scohen_'s review against another edition
5.0
Dazzling, heart-splitting, ingeniously magical, a new forever favorite. I hope to become fluent enough to read it in its native Spanish someday
cath505's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jannak's review against another edition
3.0
I would give this 3.5 stars. It was a slow read, but I enjoyed it. The characters were interesting, and it covered a culture and era I have little familiarity with. It felt like it was dragging on in some portions though.