Reviews with content warning for Violence - Infinite Country

A really good book.
The writing was so poetic and absolutely enthralling.
A very short read but does it pack a punch.
Filled with so much pain and anguish.
The separation and devastation of this family trying to find a place to exist in peace together.
Very interesting how Andean tales were also weaved in.

We all know the enemy 👀👀

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siebensommer's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

A nation at war with itself, yet people still spoke of it as some kind of paradise.

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rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition

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emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

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sorcha's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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voxelbee's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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ashleycmms's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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libbyhb's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

This was so gorgeous and emotional and well-rounded while still using simple and straightforward writing, which I loved. I was impressed by how much story and backstory Patricia Engel could fit in such a short novel without it feeling rushed or too crammed. Each member of the family was developed so well, and I liked how they both felt like real people and like representations of larger issues, like the tension but also unconditional love between Talia and her siblings that grew up in the US. I loved Mauro and his story, and the way he brought in old folk tales. Just loved it.

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hilarylillie's review

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was an emotional and heartfelt book. Although I found the pacing to be a little off at times, the combination of generational stories of this family along with Colombian creation stories and lore wove together a beautiful tapestry. The setting was described so vividly and the characters were given such depth. Towards the beginning of this book I thought we were being presented with dislikable characters, when in fact, their flaws made them more human and relatable.
In addition to the book being well written, the narrator for this audiobook was fantastic. They conveyed such emotion so authentically and was able to give each character their own unique voice.

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