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jupixis's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
danielashutup's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
suzanna_m's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
chapmanoid's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Too scary for me
kimberlyf's review against another edition
5.0
I chose these stories because there is rumor that they are reminiscent of Jackson’s work and I think it is an apt comparison.
Often times with a book of short stories, I find myself experiencing a roller coaster of attraction—my interest expands and compresses with each story because of the lack of consistency. Each of the stories in this collection, however, are at their peak and therefore, so was my fascination with each one. My personal favorites were: The Dirty Kid, The Intoxicated Years, Adela’s House, and Spiderweb.
Would recommend to readers who want to read more about Argentinian history and for fans of body horror.
Often times with a book of short stories, I find myself experiencing a roller coaster of attraction—my interest expands and compresses with each story because of the lack of consistency. Each of the stories in this collection, however, are at their peak and therefore, so was my fascination with each one. My personal favorites were: The Dirty Kid, The Intoxicated Years, Adela’s House, and Spiderweb.
Would recommend to readers who want to read more about Argentinian history and for fans of body horror.
astroandbooksbyjess's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
El terror en lo cotidiano, en la ciudad, en la sociedad y en la experiencia humana.
Ese terror al que de cierta manera podemos habernos acostumbrado ya como latinos mezclado con momentos que parecen fantasía, una fantasía que te eriza la piel y te pertuba.
Ese terror al que de cierta manera podemos habernos acostumbrado ya como latinos mezclado con momentos que parecen fantasía, una fantasía que te eriza la piel y te pertuba.