The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte

The Queen of the South

Arturo Pérez-Reverte with Andrew Hurley (Translator)

640 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime historical thriller challenging informative fast-paced
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Description

Güero Dávila is a pilot engaged in drug-smuggling for the local cartels. Teresa Mendoza is his girlfriend, a typical narco’s morra, quiet, doting, submissive. But then Güero’s caught playing both sides and in Sinaloa that means death.Teresa finds ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 559 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
adventurous 68%
tense 56%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
emotional 31%
informative 18%
reflective 18%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 29%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.78

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