The Old Gringo by Carlos Fuentes, Margaret Sayers Peden

208 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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One of Carlos Fuentes's greatest works, The Old Gringo tells the story of Ambrose Bierce, the American writer, soldier, and journalist, and of his last mysterious days in Mexico living among Pancho Villa's soldiers, particularly his encounter with...

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Community Reviews Summary of 149 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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