Reviews

Havana Blue by Leonardo Padura, Peter Bush

duparker's review against another edition

3.0

So, I'm not sure I understand the criminal case that was solved. But... The vibrancy and the use of quality language and flow made it an exceptional read. It was a bit slow going at times, but felt like a week thought it and written slow going pace. It definitely reminded me of Havana.

cdfan's review against another edition

medium-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? Yes

4.0

A nice snapshot of Havana late 80s

hannah_tang's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.25

natashaball's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

richard_f's review against another edition

4.0

Enjoyable light read. Many details of daily life in Havana.

moscar31's review against another edition

2.0

Es muy aburrida para novela policíaca y muy superficial para novela literaria. La crítica social se pierde en un procedural monótono y casi no se siente la ciudad como personaje. No se padece del todo porque está bien escrita, aunque los juegos de narradores y tiempos verbales parecen más un capricho del autor que algo que ayude a la novela.

argimiro's review against another edition

4.0

Descubrimiento del que se ha convertido en uno de mis autores de cabecera. A partir de la lectura de esta novela sigo todo lo que publica Padura.
Mario conde es un teniente policía en La Habana y en la novela se lleva acabo una investigación que al final se resuelve. Pero lo interesante no es la trama policial sino la riqueza de los personajes y la inmersión en el ambiente cubano que supone la lectura de la obra.
A destacar la descripción de las comidas que prepara la madre de su amigo paraplégico y los "roncitos" que llegan a tomar.

polpoletus's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

3.5

the_mighty_finn17's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

3.0

karireads's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25