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La Banda de la Tenaza by Edward Abbey

souldentist's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

nattygsmith's review against another edition

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4.0

A compelling fable of civil disobedience, especially interesting to read with the context of its era, author, and region in mind.

readingmartha's review against another edition

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5.0

Hilarious. Alternatingly lyrical and crass, a classic masterpiece, at once a riveting and humourous portrait of the post-Vietnam American Southwest. 

thereadingkat's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

krism's review against another edition

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3.0

I recently reread Desert Solitaire, a book I love by this author. That prompted me to give this one a try, but it didn't hold my interest. I see that some readers say it's more like comic book and I can see the resemblance. The story line follows a group of eco-terrorists who are committing acts of sabotage (blowing up bridges, dams, and construction equipment) as a means of protesting the destruction of the wilderness in the desert canyonlands of Utah.

popynes's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

kevina's review against another edition

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2.0

Meh!

toulouse757's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted sad slow-paced

3.0

mccmorgan's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

t0nym3atballs's review against another edition

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adventurous funny tense medium-paced

4.0