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econsidine's review
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Horacio Quiroga has an Edgar Allan Poe vibe except he wrote a little later – 1910s through 40s – and his stories are more Latin America focused and also have a lot more animals and animals-as-narrators. It’s a collection of short stories, so they’re naturally not all gonna resonate with everyone. My favorites were “Anaconda,” “Juan Darién,” “The Decapitated Chicken,” and “The Feather Pillow.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death
Moderate: Ableism, Vomit, Violence, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Mental illness, Stalking, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Blood, and Alcohol
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