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emka918's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Murder, War, and Violence
Moderate: Rape
megansoetaert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
I listened to It Would Be Night in Caracas, and really enjoyed the narrator--it felt like I was listening to someone tell me their personal stories. The chapters go back and forth between Adelaida Falcon's present day, living in a tense and dangerous Caracas, and past memories of her youth in Caracas and the countryside of Venezuela.
I think the author did a very good job at situating the reader in Adelaida's life and the stress of living in present-day Caracas and all of the parties at play in the political (and everyday) landscape there. Sometimes, though, I found myself paying more attention to her memories, rather than what was going on in the present. I loved reading about her and her mother. also like... go for it Adelaida,
Graphic: Violence and War
jayisreading's review against another edition
1.75
Graphic: Torture, Death, War, Gun violence, Violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Rape
nubiani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Cancer, War, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual violence
stindex's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Grief, Murder, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Violence, and War
jumpinjule's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Gore, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
rebekka_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Violence, War, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Excrement, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
daniellekat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: War, Violence, Gun violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Confinement
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Excrement, Vomit, Rape, and Pregnancy
ameliez's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Violence, and Police brutality
audreylee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Rape