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ozlem's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
bookwomble's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
humito's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
amdame1's review against another edition
2.0
I read this because it is set in Venezuela and was translated from the original language. It has also won several prizes. However I was quite disappointed overall. I never got attached to the characters and while the premise in intriguing, I was not thrilled with the execution of it.
This is the story of Dr. Andres Miranda. When his dad is not feeling well, he goes in for tests which all come back indicating that his dad is fine. However, instinct or something makes Dr. Miranda request different tests. These tests reveal that his dad has aggressive cancer that has already progressed quite far and he does not have much time left. He struggles with the decision of whether to tell his dad or not.
Then there is another story line about Dr. Miranda neglecting enquiries from one of his patients and actually refuses to see, talk to, or email this patient. This plot-line seems to detract from the other as the stories never really intersect.
Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I was fluent enough to have read it in the original language (Spanish).
This is the story of Dr. Andres Miranda. When his dad is not feeling well, he goes in for tests which all come back indicating that his dad is fine. However, instinct or something makes Dr. Miranda request different tests. These tests reveal that his dad has aggressive cancer that has already progressed quite far and he does not have much time left. He struggles with the decision of whether to tell his dad or not.
Then there is another story line about Dr. Miranda neglecting enquiries from one of his patients and actually refuses to see, talk to, or email this patient. This plot-line seems to detract from the other as the stories never really intersect.
Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I was fluent enough to have read it in the original language (Spanish).
girlvsbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
This was really excellent & might’ve had a 5 star rating from me, if not for the frequent and unnecessary clumsy literary references.
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