The Death of Artemio Cruz by Carlos Fuentes

The Death of Artemio Cruz

Carlos Fuentes with Alfred MacAdam (Translator)

307 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective sad slow-paced
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Hailed as a masterpiece since its publication in 1962, The Death of Artemio Cruz is Carlos Fuentes's haunting voyage into the soul of modern Mexico. Its acknowledged place in Latin American fiction and its appeal to a fresh generation of readers h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 70%
dark 65%
mysterious 50%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
tense 15%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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