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Distancia de rescate by Samanta Schweblin

barfo0t87's review against another edition

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3.5

Weird but good. Quick read. 

latabernaderol's review against another edition

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4.75

 En un diálogo infinito, Amanda y David intentan determinar qué es lo que está mal en un pueblo rural argentino, en el que las intoxicaciones graves son moneda corriente. 
Que absoluta bestialidad lo que escribe ésta mujer, no me voy a cansar nunca jamás de decirlo. No es solo el clima de tensión constante (porque hasta que no llegas al final no entendés del todo qué está pasando) sino la estructuración, que además hace que no te aburras nunca y que quieas que termine y que no termine al mismo tiempo. Para mí es uno de los 3 libros indiscutibles para explorar el movimiento de nuevas narrativas argentinas. 

erickibler4's review against another edition

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4.0

An unusual horror story. I'd like to hear/read people's interpretations of this. Right now I'm going to let it settle for a while.

arcalie's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced

3.0

shieldat's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad

4.5

ranchdubois's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

4.5

keonaaw's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Such an interesting read. The pace and length of the book definitely make it one that is better read in one sitting. Deeply unsettling.
I also feel that there is some criticism of the bourgeoisie wrapped up in the text. Amanda's disgust with the local children's apparent illness without examining the root of their illness keeps her from seeing the bigger picture of the poisoning, and lands her own daughter in the same situation as David.

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terelee's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
Perturbador. Muy bien escrito.

icanreadish's review against another edition

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4.0

really love this concept

poopierobroby's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0