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302 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594632747
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
An intimate portrayal of the drug wars in Colombia, from international fiction star Juan Gabriel Vasquez. Juan Gabriel V squez has been hailed not only as one of South America's greatest literary stars, but also as one of the most acclaimed write...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,009 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 48%
sad 38%
mysterious 34%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, GriefModerate
Gun violence, Mental illness, Drug abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content
302 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594632747
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
An intimate portrayal of the drug wars in Colombia, from international fiction star Juan Gabriel Vasquez. Juan Gabriel V squez has been hailed not only as one of South America's greatest literary stars, but also as one of the most acclaimed write...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,009 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 48%
sad 38%
mysterious 34%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, GriefModerate
Gun violence, Mental illness, Drug abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content