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191 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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A major figure in the history of post-Revolutionary literature in Mexico, Juan Rulfo received international acclaim for his brilliant short novel Pedro Paramo (1955) and his collection of short stories El llano en llamas (1953), translated as a co...
Community Reviews Summary of 763 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
reflective 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 42%
sad 40%
challenging 34%
funny 31%
tense 31%
lighthearted 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 22% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 23% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexism, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingMinor
Addiction, Abandonment
191 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A major figure in the history of post-Revolutionary literature in Mexico, Juan Rulfo received international acclaim for his brilliant short novel Pedro Paramo (1955) and his collection of short stories El llano en llamas (1953), translated as a co...
Community Reviews Summary of 763 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
reflective 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 42%
sad 40%
challenging 34%
funny 31%
tense 31%
lighthearted 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 22% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 23% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingMinor
Addiction, Abandonment