Reviews

Kramp by María José Ferrada

mwaskom's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

3.75

beautifully written, short and sweet

chillcox15's review against another edition

3.0

Ferrada straddles the line between YA and plain old A Fiction here, putting the narrative in the hands of a 7-year-old while ostensibly writing for adults. It all only sort of works for me, feeling simultaneously too mature for the perspective the novel is trying to speak from, while also lacking in the complexity of detail that I would usually seek out in writing for adults. I can see why some would be drawn to this, but it's not for me, ultimately.

frantasmagorica's review against another edition

5.0

Una linda historia sobre la relación de una hija con su padre que trabaja como vendedor viajero en los años de la dictadura militar.
Me encantó cómo la autora logró que una parte de la historia ocurriera “por delante” (muy inocente, narrada por una niña) y que otra parte ocurriera “por detrás” de la historia principal, donde se deja ver el contexto político, estando finalmente todo conectado.

ecsolius's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.5

alyssab_marie's review against another edition

mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.5

bessadams's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Mental illness

Minor: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Infidelity

celia_valenciaa's review against another edition

funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No

4.5

nuage's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.75

s_i_d's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

ananya33's review against another edition

reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25