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whateverwalked's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
natlib91's review against another edition
5.0
plot clips along beautifully, the prose is written in a deeply embodied style that's dense with sensory detail and more than once left a fully-formed notion of an interior or particular vibe/atmosphere in my head, i almost thought of the experience of rendering the world as a subplot in itself. the extent of my knowledge of latin american politics would be limited to documentaries, a general awareness of the limitations of formal self-determination in a world dominated by USian capital, but i recognised the truth in the representation of the state and drug traffickers collaborating to displace indigenous peoples for the benefit of multinationals. great read.
sbrigdale's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ilchinealach's review against another edition
5.0
plot clips along beautifully, the prose is written in a deeply embodied style that's dense with sensory detail and more than once left a fully-formed notion of an interior or particular vibe/atmosphere in my head, i almost thought of the experience of rendering the world as a subplot in itself. the extent of my knowledge of latin american politics would be limited to documentaries, a general awareness of the limitations of formal self-determination in a world dominated by USian capital, but i recognised the truth in the representation of the state and drug traffickers collaborating to displace indigenous peoples for the benefit of multinationals. great read.
fishface's review against another edition
4.0
big rip to my man Carlos
the narrative choice of having “you” appear in the second half felt a bit odd, but other than that it was excellent and fast paced
the narrative choice of having “you” appear in the second half felt a bit odd, but other than that it was excellent and fast paced
lluvia_'s review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sarahmac314's review
3.0
The writing and the plot are both a bit messy, but I enjoyed the grittiness and quirkiness of the story overall. I'll probably read the sequel at some point.
conni3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gore
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Addiction
betweenthelinesbookclub's review against another edition
3.0
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The book is a LGBT thriller set against the backdrop of Mexico's drug and oil trades. I didn't particularly enjoy this book but I don't know why, it was just a bit meh. For me, it was a slow burner and didn't really hook me in at any particular point.
The book is a LGBT thriller set against the backdrop of Mexico's drug and oil trades. I didn't particularly enjoy this book but I don't know why, it was just a bit meh. For me, it was a slow burner and didn't really hook me in at any particular point.