Gringo viejo by Carlos Fuentes

Gringo viejo

Carlos Fuentes

189 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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Description

An elderly American writer crosses the border into Mexico where he meets Pancho Villa and encounters poverty and suffering due to the ongoing revolution.

Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 66%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 22%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
tense 22%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.43

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