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A review by charlietilstra
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book surprised me. There were genuine moments where I felt knew what would happen, but be very doubtful because it made it clear that anything was possible and while I knew a happy ending was inevitable, I was completely unsure how it would get there.
Theres a lot of preamble before getting into the meat of the matter and I feel like a lot of time is spent just rambling at the beginning without giving any real propulsion forward.
I went into this book thinking it would be about a new civilization on a new planet where everyone has forgotten by mistake. Instead I got a commentary on communism mentalities and political mistakes while very much still in space and only getting to the first landing moment before ending the story. I was a little disappointed based on my expectations but after the fact, reflecting on its merits without expectation, I enjoyed it. It's a unique story that had amazing mexican elements that were extremely rush and heartfelt.
Theres a lot of preamble before getting into the meat of the matter and I feel like a lot of time is spent just rambling at the beginning without giving any real propulsion forward.
I went into this book thinking it would be about a new civilization on a new planet where everyone has forgotten by mistake. Instead I got a commentary on communism mentalities and political mistakes while very much still in space and only getting to the first landing moment before ending the story. I was a little disappointed based on my expectations but after the fact, reflecting on its merits without expectation, I enjoyed it. It's a unique story that had amazing mexican elements that were extremely rush and heartfelt.