A review by joshhornbeck
McSweeney's Issue 46: Thirteen Crime Stories from Latin America by Dave Eggers

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

FIRST THOUGHTS:
Fantastic collection of Latin American crime fiction - the term interpreted quite broadly - that is funny, sad, horrifying, shocking, and beautiful. A great mix of stories and styles, a great mix of themes and ideas, this was a really fantastic collection.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings