The Untameable by Guillermo Arriaga

The Untameable

Guillermo Arriaga with Frank Wynne (Translator), Jessie Mendez Sayer (Translator)

704 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical thriller challenging dark medium-paced
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Description

Goodfellas meets White Fang. A gripping coming of age thriller of vengeance and destiny set between Mexico City's murderous 1960s underworld and the bleak tundras of Canada's most remote province. By the BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Amores Perros...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 57%
tense 57%
adventurous 53%
sad 46%
challenging 34%
reflective 34%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 19%
funny 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 29%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.17

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