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128 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811210201
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 May 1987
Description
Seven stories depict harsh realities of life in urban Mexico and the tragedies of childhood innocence betrayed.
Community Reviews Summary of 980 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 31%
funny 22%
informative 19%
dark 17%
lighthearted 15%
tense 11%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship
128 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811210201
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 May 1987
Description
Seven stories depict harsh realities of life in urban Mexico and the tragedies of childhood innocence betrayed.
Community Reviews Summary of 980 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 31%
funny 22%
informative 19%
dark 17%
lighthearted 15%
tense 11%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship