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144 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156002721
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 14 July 1995
Description
In a remote river town deep in the Ecuadoran jungle, Antonio Jos Bol var seeks refuge in amorous novels. But tourists and opportunists are making inroads into the area, and the balance of nature is making a dangerous shift. Translated by Peter Bush.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,526 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
emotional 49%
sad 29%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 21%
funny 17%
informative 14%
tense 11%
mysterious 10%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 6%
challenging 4%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, DeathModerate
Racial slurs, Colonisation, Body shamingMinor
Homophobia, Sexism, Violence
144 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156002721
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 14 July 1995
Description
In a remote river town deep in the Ecuadoran jungle, Antonio Jos Bol var seeks refuge in amorous novels. But tourists and opportunists are making inroads into the area, and the balance of nature is making a dangerous shift. Translated by Peter Bush.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,526 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
emotional 49%
sad 29%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 21%
funny 17%
informative 14%
tense 11%
mysterious 10%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 6%
challenging 4%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, DeathModerate
Racial slurs, Colonisation, Body shamingMinor
Homophobia, Sexism, Violence