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His Name was Death by Rafael Bernal

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questionableburrito's review

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dark fast-paced

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

3.75

lapetiteprincess's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mergjones's review

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4.0

started off & was like this book is meh & then finished & was like this book is unexpectedly f**ing psycho & i will be having a panic attack over mosquitoes now. solid read as a result!

eaterofworlds's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-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? Yes

3.0

What a crazy idea for a book! Definitely more crazy than animal farm or Brave New World. That's one thing that attrackted me. Some originallity and craziness breathes more life into me and reading it I feel more lively and amazed.

Another thing, there are a lot of great thoughts in this book. Main character thinks a lot about humanity, civilization, himself and God. Worth reading only for that.

And then, there is a bit more traditional scenario with the main character being dissapointed in civilization, growing accustomed to power and then starting to doubt whether he chose the right path. The doubts arise because of feelings for a woman (powerful emotions) and because of belief about God and how his idea is very important for humans and animals to feel free, to feel as separate entities. However, organizational apparatus doesn't care about the freedom and does not want it for its members.

I'll need to read this book again in the future for sure.