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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
reflective
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
very insightful of the effects of gender roles on characters actions
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape
Minor: Homophobia
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of those ones you read for school and end up enjoying. A commentary on the values of 20th century Colombia in relation to honour and the taking of another life.
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
this was the first book that i've ever read fully in spanish, and i will say, i learned a lot of new words. i know this is something of both a commentary on pointless violence and a parody of a crime novel, but i honestly probably would need to read it again and for a longer period of time in order to study it more in depth as literature. it was a challenge for my language skills, but honestly, i can't think of a better book to get into as the first one. also lowkey parts of this book were much more graphic than i thought they would be. anyways cannot believe they did that to him. rip santiago nasar. anyways the prose was really beautiful, and i'm not sure if i should read this in english and compare or just re-read. it was a great read, though, and the deduction of stars really was more of a reflection on my lack of understanding than anything else. anyways 4.25 ⭐️.
2,5/5 (Lectura obligatoria).
Este libro consiguió engancharme incluso después de saberme cada acontecimiento de la novela debido tanto al estilo de la misma, que cuenta el final desde el principio, como a las clases de lengua de mi instituto, que me spoilearon cada detalle. El fuerte sin duda es el estilo del autor y la estructura de la novela, y eso es con lo que me quedo.
Estoy segura que sin presión de exámenes y sin spoilers, me hubiera gustado mucho más.
Este libro consiguió engancharme incluso después de saberme cada acontecimiento de la novela debido tanto al estilo de la misma, que cuenta el final desde el principio, como a las clases de lengua de mi instituto, que me spoilearon cada detalle. El fuerte sin duda es el estilo del autor y la estructura de la novela, y eso es con lo que me quedo.
Estoy segura que sin presión de exámenes y sin spoilers, me hubiera gustado mucho más.
Un libro de Gabo corto y sustancioso, de hecho creo que es mi favorito del autor. Me encanta y me hace sufrir la historia de este libro, me genera impotencia no poder ayudar al protagonista. Demuestra una maestría al escribir el querido Gabo.