A review by thealbapoems
A sangre y fuego: Héroes, bestias y mártires de España by Manuel Chaves Nogales

dark emotional informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I have been meaning to read more about the Spanish Civil War, and this is a brilliant example of literature on that subject. Gifted to me by my godmother, it is a heartbreaking overview of the pain and cruelty of this conflict. Composed of several short stories that allow the author to explore events from different sides of the conflict and occurring at different times and locations, this book is a wonderful read. There are no heroes, there are plenty of villains, and too many victims to count. While some stories are better than the others, El Refugio makes the entire book worth the read. Heart wrenching and informative, I would definitely recommend this book. 
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