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192 pages • first pub 1909 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Horacio Quiroga's short stories are infused with the themes of life and death that so obsessed him. They span many fiction genres; jungle tale, Gothic horror story, psychological study, and morality tale- and possess a universality that has made h...
Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
tense 50%
adventurous 37%
sad 37%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Ableism, Vomit, Violence192 pages • first pub 1909 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Horacio Quiroga's short stories are infused with the themes of life and death that so obsessed him. They span many fiction genres; jungle tale, Gothic horror story, psychological study, and morality tale- and possess a universality that has made h...
Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
tense 50%
adventurous 37%
sad 37%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Ableism, Vomit, Violence