The Taiga Syndrome by Cristina Rivera Garza

The Taiga Syndrome

Cristina Rivera Garza with Suzanne Jill Levine (Translator)

128 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
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A fairy tale run amok, The Taiga Syndrome follows an unnamed Ex-Detective as she searches for a couple that has fled to the far reaches of the Earth. A betrayed husband is convinced by a brief telegram that his second ex-wife wants him to track he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 441 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 64%
challenging 50%
reflective 35%
tense 22%
adventurous 15%
emotional 9%
sad 5%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 44%
slow 30%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 23% | Character: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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