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De qué hablamos cuando hablamos de amor by Raymond Carver
4 reviews
uprightsleepy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The book is a poignant reflection on how humans deal with and receive love. It’s a wonderful read that will leave you feeling a wide range of emotions for each passing character.
Graphic: Child death, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death
delpoop's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this is my favorite book in the entire world. i cannot tell you how many times that i have read it. i truly feel everyone should read this book.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Infidelity, and Rape
babelfish's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Carver is a genius. If you have never read any minimalistic writing this is an excellent place to start. Made up of vingnettes about people in the American south, focusing on relationships, love, and loneliness. Sometimes almost feeling dystopian while feeling completely believable and mundane.
Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Moderate: Rape, Emotional abuse, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Medical content
actiaslunasaturniidae's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Car accident, and Suicide
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