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Ways of Going Home by Alejandro Zambra

ilonare's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

5.0

annetjeberg's review against another edition

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

3.5

sorpaquita's review against another edition

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3.0

Terminar este libro a las 6 de la mañana sin haber dormido es cómo pensar por primera vez en la muerte

meat_muffin's review against another edition

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

2.5

Odd book. Not at all my style

reagandiggins04's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

frantasmagorica's review against another edition

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4.0

Zambra siendo Zambra.

Terremotos, la dictadura, la infancia. Experiencias vitales de los chilenos. Me gustó la sencillez de la historia y, del autor, la facilidad para transmitir esa sensación de intimidad en (todo) lo que escribe.

booksfordessert's review

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emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

florosev's review against another edition

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5.0

No sabría explicar por qué me gusta tanto este libro.. hace parecer muy simple una historia compleja, pero también cotidiana.

Creo que es justamente eso, la simpleza y la sinceridad con la que escribe Zambra, lo que más me gusta de sus libros.

"Ahora pienso que es bueno perder la confianza en el suelo, que es necesario saber que de un momento a otro todo puede venirse abajo".

caidalibro's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

sapiiniluu's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5