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gretchenp's review against another edition
5.0
one of my all time favorites; what great epic storytelling
azhelene27's review against another edition
5.0
I think I could read this book every year from now until the day I die and still be fascinated by it. And get more out of it each time.
araowl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is an insanely beautiful masterpiece - just taking off one star for the torment of reading about all that pedophilia and incest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Incest, and Adult/minor relationship
ffisher2002's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Equal parts a rich tapestry of a place, time and feeling, and sweeping encapsulation of the highs and lows of humanity
usersavvy's review against another edition
5.0
Think I would have gotten more out of it if I knew Spanish and read it in Spanish! The magical realism is amazing
dnandrews797's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t even know what to say about this book other than I loved it. It’s incredibly complex with extended metaphors regarding the culture and history of Latin America told in an almost fairy tale like structure. Amazing.
ckiyoko's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
viniciusmacedo's review against another edition
4.0
Embora seja visto popularmente como "cult", o livro passa muito longe do estereótipo. Linguagem acessível e trama engraçada permitem quem o livro flua numa naturalidade incrível. Personagens muito bem construídos e as relações sociais bem definidas. Ótima leitura para quem quer iniciar clássicos.
madeleinealise's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciate what the author has done with this book. It is beautifully written, at times, in ways I did not expect. I wanted to like it. However, it was a slog in many places.