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192 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070379538
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 February 2009
Description
A classic of Mexican modern literature about a haunted village.As one enters Juan Rulfo's legendary novel, one follows a dusty road to a town of death. Time shifts from one consciousness to another in a hypnotic flow of dreams, desires, and memori...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,429 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
challenging 56%
reflective 50%
sad 31%
emotional 26%
tense 19%
adventurous 14%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, IncestModerate
Murder, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
War
192 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070379538
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 February 2009
Description
A classic of Mexican modern literature about a haunted village.As one enters Juan Rulfo's legendary novel, one follows a dusty road to a town of death. Time shifts from one consciousness to another in a hypnotic flow of dreams, desires, and memori...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,429 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
challenging 56%
reflective 50%
sad 31%
emotional 26%
tense 19%
adventurous 14%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, IncestModerate
Murder, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
War