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nailson2004's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
1.0
Another book with rave ratings I'm confused by. Just...no.
kivt's review against another edition
1.0
Nophoto-f-25x33 Bought new at B&N last year; wanted to get 2666 but couldn't find it. Got through the first bit in Mexico City and didn't bother to finish. Massive disappointment. I've had enough coming of age stories about genius manchildren and their adventures taking advantage of prostitutes/poor women.
plattcraig's review against another edition
5.0
Life is unpredictable. Everyone dies. No one will remember you. This is an oversimplification of sorts. But, what Bolano is doing here is reminding us that everyone is a unique being and it's the journey they take that influences their place in history (of course that history is essentially the history of one). This novel is both challenging and rewarding, which is why I think it was so well received and has left such an indelible impression on the literary world. While I find Bolano's voice in his shorter works to be a nuisance interfering with the story telling, here it works flawlessly as we go from interview to interview learning about the lost lives of Lima and Bolano. All in all, if you love literature this will re-affirm that love. Every serious reader and writer should give it a go.
readbyrodkelly's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
varvara's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
На книжку наткнулась случайно, прочитала пару абзацев - понравился слог. И не зря: читается история восхитительно легко, несмотря на десятки рассказчиков и действующих персонажей и неровный таймлайн. Одна из тех книг, удовольствие которой не столько в развязке, сколько в самом процессе чтения. Думаю, с удовольствием перечитаю её в будущем.
lunese's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
jthinojosa's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25