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moniipeters's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Blood, Car accident, Drug abuse, Drug use, Kidnapping, Medical content, Child abuse, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Trafficking, Violence, War, Addiction, Child death, Classism, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Torture
lwl000's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
I found this book to be a refreshing new perspective on the oft told, dramatized story of Pablo Escobar. Layering these stories against the backdrop of his reign in Colombia was aching, heartbreaking, inspiring. I profoundly appreciated what I learned about what was suffered and lost by the Colombian people, and the events that spur the immigrant experience. This book is beautifully poetic and complex. 4.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Drug abuse
Minor: Infidelity
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