Slum Virgin by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara

Slum Virgin

Gabriela Cabezón Cámara

155 pages • first pub 2009 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ dark tense medium-paced
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Description

The slums of Buenos Aires, the government, the mafia, the Virgin Mary, corrupt police officers, prostitutes, transvestites, thieves, drug dealers, cumbia music and debauchery all combine in this sweeping novel deemed to be a ‘revelation for contem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 49%
emotional 41%
sad 41%
challenging 39%
reflective 32%
funny 24%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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