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readingwithcoffee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I definitely prefer Twilight Zone but Fernández is such a stand out writer, I do need to more about the endings and the characters being in the acknowledgments and the dedication also confused me Ngl! But I love the atmosphere Fernández is able to create
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Torture, Murder, and Police brutality
not_another_ana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Nuestro barco de papel empezó a hacer agua. Caímos en la sábana blanca y nos hundimos. Ahí estamos sumergidos. No sabemos despertar.
Novela corta que aborda la dictadura de Pinochet desde el punto de vista de los niños que crecieron en un momento tan turbulento de la historia de Chile. Es un libro un poco ensoñador donde la realidad se mezcla con la inocencia infantil y lo poco fiable que es la memoria del ser humano. El protagonista y sus antiguos compañeros del colegio rememoran su niñez centrados en una compañera específica: Estrella. Esta niña sirve de puente a la cruda realidad del totalitarismo y sus efectos sobre la población.
Está bien escrito. La prosa es limpia y ágil, se lee en un momentito. Este es uno de esos libros que ni me viene ni me va. Puedo ver claramente la intención de la autora y el trasfondo político de la obra pero al mismo tiempo no causa ninguna emoción en mí. Quizás es la manera en la que está contada la historia, en una forma fluida y sin mucha descripción, que hace que no sienta apego a nadie. Muchas veces confundí de quien me estaban hablando. Puede ser que esto afecte más a un chileno, por ser más conocedores de su historia, aunque no creo que sea tan difícil entender lo espantosa y cruel que fue la dictadura en Chile.
Hay un vacío en este relato que me impide sumergirme en lo profundo de sus ideas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality
Moderate: Torture
Está ambientado durante la brutal dictadura de Pinochet en Chilethebookfestclub's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Space Invaders is well-paced and the writing is simple as it should be. It explores growing up under the Pinochet regime and everything it entails. Its title refers to the Atari game popular in the 1980s.
What is really special about this novella is that is inspired by the author's life. Fernandez grew up under the regime. The book's characters including their disappeared friend are all figures from her past. The novella is even dedicated to Estrella.
In an interview, questioned on whether some horrific element included in her work was fiction, Fernandez replied: "It’s all real and it’s a part of what we lived as children. A compilation of collective memories. None of it is fiction, I’m afraid." This could have easily been a memoir, but the author preferred to go the fiction route and use vignettes featuring memories and dreams from both herself and her friends.
A must-read for an intimate exploration of living under the Pinochet dictatorship. Those of us not familiar with Chilean history won't be lost as the author mention all key dates and events.
What is really special about this novella is that is inspired by the author's life. Fernandez grew up under the regime. The book's characters including their disappeared friend are all figures from her past. The novella is even dedicated to Estrella.
In an interview, questioned on whether some horrific element included in her work was fiction, Fernandez replied: "It’s all real and it’s a part of what we lived as children. A compilation of collective memories. None of it is fiction, I’m afraid." This could have easily been a memoir, but the author preferred to go the fiction route and use vignettes featuring memories and dreams from both herself and her friends.
A must-read for an intimate exploration of living under the Pinochet dictatorship. Those of us not familiar with Chilean history won't be lost as the author mention all key dates and events.
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture, Death, and Murder
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