Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo

Pedro Páramo

Juan Rulfo

132 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging dark slow-paced

Description

Pedro Paramo- required reading in Mexico 
 Rural life situations in Mexico's countryside.

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Moods

dark 74%
mysterious 73%
challenging 55%
reflective 50%
sad 32%
emotional 24%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
funny 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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