Reviews

New and Selected Stories by Cristina Rivera Garza

chillcox15's review

5.0

4.5 stars

matt_zimo's review against another edition

3.0

A mixed bag. Some more accessible than others. I don't feel I grasped them. I lack the literacy to get most of them. But there were a few enjoyable ones, nonetheless.

It's a mood.

emzireads's review

challenging mysterious tense slow-paced

3.0

youthwithouthumor's review against another edition

4.0

FAVORITE STORY: “City of Men”

laurap_'s review

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

grasonpoling's review

5.0

this is immensely creative and exciting. i want more

myyearofreadingandrelaxation's review

challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

motifenjoyer's review

3.5

"Love is this, Xian, contriving lies and deeply believing them."

reneereads's review

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

2.0

thebloodredruby's review

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0