... y no se lo tragó la tierra ... and the Earth Did Not Devour Him by Tomás Rivera

... y no se lo tragó la tierra ... and the Earth Did Not Devour Him

Tomás Rivera with Evangelina Vigil-Pinon (Translator)

152 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Examines in English and Spanish the lives of migrant workers moving from south Texas up through the Plains, and the experiences of all ages and sexes

Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 84%
sad 76%
dark 69%
challenging 38%
tense 38%
informative 23%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 15%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 38%
fast 30%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.76

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