The Hole by José Revueltas

The Hole

José Revueltas with Amanda Hopkinson (Translator), Sophie Hughes (Translator)

80 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction crime literary dark sad tense medium-paced
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Set in a Mexican prison in the late 1960s, The Hole follows three inmates as they plot to sneak in drugs under the noses of their ape-like guards. The inmates desperately need to secure their next fix, and hatch a plan that involves convincing one...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

tense 92%
dark 84%
challenging 53%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 16%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.64

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