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122 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
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Language: English
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Juan Rulfo is one of the most important writers of twentieth-century Mexico, though he wrote only two books—the novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and the short story collection El llano en llamas (1953). First translated into English in 1967 as The Burnin...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
reflective 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 42%
sad 42%
challenging 35%
funny 33%
tense 33%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 20% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 24% | No: 17% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
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Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Addiction, Abandonment122 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Juan Rulfo is one of the most important writers of twentieth-century Mexico, though he wrote only two books—the novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and the short story collection El llano en llamas (1953). First translated into English in 1967 as The Burnin...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
reflective 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 42%
sad 42%
challenging 35%
funny 33%
tense 33%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 20% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 24% | No: 17% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Addiction, Abandonment