A review by sr_marshrat
Tears of the Trufflepig by Fernando A. Flores

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Flores builds a rich, colorful world and places colorful characters in it. But the story itself lacked the depth required to keep me truly engaged, and I felt pages could have been better spent on story telling versus trivial specificities of shoes and cigarette brands. Trufflepig gets stars for a gritty, believable backdrop and a cute fantasy creature, but loses stars when it comes to character growth and story development.