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mafereads_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
AMÉ EL LIBRO COMPLETO. NO TENGO PALABRAS. UNA OBRA DE ARTE! Las 5 estrellas más rápidas que le he puesto a un libro. Con temas de terror, desigualdad y abuso, se tocaron tantos temas que como mujeres hemos vivido desde hace tanto tiempo. Mariana Enríquez es excelente y con cada relato, simbolismo, analogía y metáfora, se te adentra a la mente y no te dejará que lo olvides.
pjv1013's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
kristalc8's review against another edition
1.5
I really did not enjoy this. I would not describe it as magical realism and would just describe the stories as “horrors”. The first story is also particularly classist and elitist. Maybe it’s because I read it in English? I don’t know if it’s a translation issue but I really really did not enjoy this. Almost didn’t finish it. There are also NO TRIGGER WARNINGS. although there should be.
the_sunken_library's review against another edition
2.0
Not as good as her most recent book of shorts. I didn't find these as compelling or atmospheric or the stories to be that interesting. Well written but meandering. Also, I get it, you don't like men.
sanabug's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
vickyoyarzun's review against another edition
4.0
Mariana es una genia para los cuentos cortos, fácilmente sabe desarrollar escenas en pocos párrafos y te traslada a lugares claros que, especialmente siendo latinoamericana/o, puedes visualizar con sencillez. El terror aquí pasa a plena luz del día, en cualquier parte y Mariana con una mirada metódica típica de una periodista, demuestra esa tesis fácilmente.
**spoilers**
Le pongo 4 estrellas solamente por el relato "El Patio del Vecino" con el final demasiado grotesco para mi estilo (si lo leen lo van a saber PERO MEJOR NO LO LEAN)
**spoilers**
Le pongo 4 estrellas solamente por el relato "El Patio del Vecino" con el final demasiado grotesco para mi estilo (si lo leen lo van a saber PERO MEJOR NO LO LEAN)
chilly_is_cold's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
duygumustafa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0