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erinma478's review against another edition
3.0
Realized early on that I needed some base level knowledge of the mexican revolution to really follow the story and references. Did a lot of googling and looking at maps while I read and now I have some!
zazen's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't enjoy this one, possibly due to the translation, or possibly because I was expecting too much. The writing feels awkward and disjointed. Characters just seem to ramble to themselves, and their motivations just seem non-existent. Nothing is really explained very well.
Disappointed because the setting is extremely interesting, but this was a chore to read for me.
Disappointed because the setting is extremely interesting, but this was a chore to read for me.
silentchewy's review against another edition
I think I'd file this book under the category of books that are important but not good. Azuela's experience in the Mexican Revolution definitely informed his views on violent revolution and he makes a lot of good points, but it's kinda lost in all the flippant reference to rape. I think a number of political theorists have said the same thing better and I'd probably stick with that.
milareadsnovels's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
liberty_the_baron's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jazzie149's review against another edition
challenging
dark
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and War
valeeria's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
maria_conchita's review against another edition
2.0
Una lectura encargada de la universidad. Esta es la equivalente a la épica mexicana. La literatura sobre la revolución. Desgraciadamente no pude aprovechar mucho esta lectura. Me fue tediosa e irritante. Carezco del nacionalismo que se imprime en estas hojas