Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo

3 reviews

vita_ayala's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Moody and contemplative, as a good ghost story should be.

The format is almost dream-like, which is onteresting to read and adds to the tension I think.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Gun violence, Torture, Rape, Physical abuse, Trafficking, Murder, Terminal illness, Stalking, Violence, Classism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Grief, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Blood, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Death, and Chronic illness

We lose the thread of the son somewhere in the middle, which I think ultimately makes this too loose of a story.

slvngrt's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Nada puede durar tanto, no existe ningún recuerdo por intenso que sea que no se apague. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Murder, and Rape

claravalente's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Incest, and Violence

Moderate: Blood and Infertility