Reviews

I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me by Juan Pablo Villalobos

lewiscain's review

2.0

Ah this one was frustrating because I was really excited to read it due to some great reviews. Maybe it doesn’t come across as well in English and there were some really interesting themes and styles but overall it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t really connect with the characters, didn’t get the overall plot or “project” and in the end I was left frustrated as it doesn’t really go anywhere or have a good conclusion.

ramzar21's review against another edition

4.0

Un libro muy divertido, a veces dramático, a veces divertido, a veces cruel. Vale la pena leerlo.

El libro da un vistazo al clasismo, sueños y la triste realidad de México.

nata_lee's review against another edition

4.25

Perfecto libro para conocer a este escritor, pues se supone que es bastante autobiográfico. Personajes muy interesantes, que con muy poco te da una idea inmensa de sus personas. La historia en sí es buenísima. La narración de Juan Pablo resulta peculiar, le da un buen toque. Como latina viviendo en Europa también me pude identificar, o quizás más bien, entender bastante bien algunos puntos o ideas, quizás eso influyó en lo mucho que me gustó este libro, y es que disfruté demasiado leyéndolo.

instahgrump's review

3.0

So funny and so strange. I couldn’t put it down, but then it just ends. The story is barreling along and then it just stops. Maybe realistic in life but jarring in fiction.

4111100's review against another edition

5.0

de este libro lo que recuerdo con mayor viveza es lo bien que me lo pasé

stephaniedoke's review

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

cmd_prompt's review

challenging funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0

camila_emm's review against another edition

challenging funny mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

rollepsych's review

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

kendal_lane's review

4.0

This was a wild book unlike any I’ve ever read. It was definitely captivating, but I was mildly confused throughout it. I might try to read it again to see if I gain a better understanding of it.