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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
tense
A whirlwind of outstanding, stream-of-consciousness prose.
Melchor touches on many of the tragedies that come hand in hand with poverty, lack of education, and rigid patriarchal structures which still mark many rural communities worldwide.
A novel that’s both grim and grimy, centered around a gruesome murder in a small Mexican town full of old school superstitions and modern prejudices.
Melchor touches on many of the tragedies that come hand in hand with poverty, lack of education, and rigid patriarchal structures which still mark many rural communities worldwide.
A novel that’s both grim and grimy, centered around a gruesome murder in a small Mexican town full of old school superstitions and modern prejudices.
Interest hoe intelligente vrouwen die opkomen voor hun ideeën behandeld worden in onze macho-wereld. Beklijvend.
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Outing, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
I'm not really sure why, but I loved this book. The author's style is unique - very long sentences, almost no paragraph breaks - but it was absolutely captivating. Despite the ugliness (violence, sexual assault, discrimination, drug and alcohol abuse) and gritty-feel, the writing kept me enraptured. I think I will try to get the Spanish version as well because I have a feeling that reading it in its original language will be even more impactful.
This was great - a blend of horror, crime, and folklore, written in an enthralling, colloquial, stream of consciousness. It’s ultimately a book about evil and violence, reflecting a deeply rotten society, and at times it’s difficult reading, but there are also glimmers of beauty, of closeted desire rarely captured in such a raw way. Very excited to read more of Melchor’s work in the future.
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No