Pedro Páramo by Dagmar Ploetz, Juan Rulfo

Pedro Páramo

Dagmar Ploetz, Juan Rulfo

167 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging dark slow-paced

Description

Der übermächtige Großgrundbesitzer Pedro Páramo hat in dem heruntergekommenen Dorf Comala »Ordnung«, Friedhofsruhe geschaffen. Doch die Toten reden sehr lebendig in ihren Gräbern weiter, erzählen seufzend von seinen Untaten, und die Lebenden schei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,338 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

slow 42%
medium 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | 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: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | 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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