307 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374531805
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 03 February 2009
Description
As the novel opens, Artemio Cruz, the all-powerful newspaper magnate and land baron, lies confined to his bed and, in dreamlike flashes, recalls the pivotal episodes of his life. Carlos Fuentes manipulates the ensuing kaleidoscope of images with d...
Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
dark 58%
emotional 47%
mysterious 41%
sad 35%
tense 17%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Sexual assaultMinor
Death
307 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374531805
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 03 February 2009
Description
As the novel opens, Artemio Cruz, the all-powerful newspaper magnate and land baron, lies confined to his bed and, in dreamlike flashes, recalls the pivotal episodes of his life. Carlos Fuentes manipulates the ensuing kaleidoscope of images with d...
Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
dark 58%
emotional 47%
mysterious 41%
sad 35%
tense 17%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Sexual assaultMinor
Death