143 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781781253168
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 19 March 1955
Description
A classic of Mexican modern literature about a haunted village.As one enters Juan Rulfo's legendary novel, one follows a dusty road to a town of death. Time shifts from one consciousness to another in a hypnotic flow of dreams, desires, and memori...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,749 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
challenging 58%
reflective 50%
sad 31%
emotional 25%
tense 16%
adventurous 13%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, IncestModerate
Murder, Grief, ViolenceMinor
Trafficking, Death of parent, War
143 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781781253168
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 19 March 1955
Description
A classic of Mexican modern literature about a haunted village.As one enters Juan Rulfo's legendary novel, one follows a dusty road to a town of death. Time shifts from one consciousness to another in a hypnotic flow of dreams, desires, and memori...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,749 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
challenging 58%
reflective 50%
sad 31%
emotional 25%
tense 16%
adventurous 13%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, IncestModerate
Murder, Grief, ViolenceMinor
Trafficking, Death of parent, War