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297 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408825792
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From a global literary star comes a prize-winning tour de force--an intimate portrayal of the drug wars in Colombia.Juan Gabriel Vasquez has been hailed not only as one of South America's greatest literary stars, but also as one of the most acclai...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,008 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
emotional 49%
sad 37%
mysterious 34%
tense 26%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, GriefModerate
Gun violence, Mental illness, Drug abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content
297 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408825792
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From a global literary star comes a prize-winning tour de force--an intimate portrayal of the drug wars in Colombia.Juan Gabriel Vasquez has been hailed not only as one of South America's greatest literary stars, but also as one of the most acclai...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,008 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
emotional 49%
sad 37%
mysterious 34%
tense 26%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, GriefModerate
Gun violence, Mental illness, Drug abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content