A review by otherwordy
The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It was an enjoyable, beautifully written story from start to finish. It's a novel that's adventurous and suspenseful, but at the same time profound, as the author deftly worked in the topics of generational trauma, border politics, history and healing without being heavy-handed or sappy. No word seemed out of place, no description superfluous.

I read the last page with the satisfaction and sense of transformation that you get from a book so well-crafted.