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zoebaillie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Sexual content, Trafficking, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent and Animal death
betweenbookends's review against another edition
3.0
An almost fable-like story that recounts the brutal realities and violence surrounding a druglord/kingpin and his henchmen told mostly from the perspective of Lobo, an outsider, an artist, a musician who slowly works his way into the inner ranks. It is undoubtedly beautifully translated but I did find it a tad too abstract, poetic at the expense of lacking clarity, and I just couldn't fully appreciate or comprehend its depth.
chaoticbookgremlin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
derbuecherfreundj's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Had to read this for my job and the translation was kinda bad. It was hard to follow, but I like the idea of the book. Would have rather read it in Spanish lol.
kiramke's review against another edition
5.0
Herrera is such a master of this concise, immediate story-telling, and fills it with so much introspection and commentary without adding bulk, I'm just amazed with every book. I particularly liked the metaphors of structure here.
exclusivepalmbeachliving's review against another edition
4.0
This is a re read.
If you have 2 1/2 hours to do an audiobook, Please consider this one.
Yuri Herrera is one of those storytellers that with his stunning prose is able to paint a beautiful picture of a cruel reality.
If you have 2 1/2 hours to do an audiobook, Please consider this one.
Yuri Herrera is one of those storytellers that with his stunning prose is able to paint a beautiful picture of a cruel reality.
anywiebs's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a great read, the atmosphere and perspective created an interesting view of characters and events. I highly recommend this.
slynn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.0